Poncho

27541

From: Peru | Pachacamac | Gravefield I, Oldest Part

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 27541
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Peru | Pachacamac | Gravefield I, Oldest Part
Culture Area Andean
Section American
Materials Cotton
Technique Embroidered
Iconography Fish
Description

Fragment. With gobelin. The design differs from those of ponchos found on a lower level. Design in blocks with cut off corners and central diamond each containing a fish. Embroidered binding and bottom.

According to the catalogue records, this is a poncho. Currently unable to read this due to the condition and not able to unfold safely in time allowed. Seems to have a diamond shaped designs with a "fish" in the center of each diamond. Embroidered zigzag design at bottom and bound edges. Color(s): Undyed white, red, brown, black and yellow.

Length 37 cm
Width 57 cm
Credit Line William Pepper Peruvian Expedition; Max Uhle, subscription of Phebe A. Hearst, 1897
Other Number 1003A - Field No SF

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