Poncho Item Number: Sf1099 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular, multi-coloured, large wool poncho made of two panels sewn together in the middle with decorative stitching. The design consists of a repeating striped pattern in red, dark red, green, black and light brown. The edges are lined with a band of red and light brown checkers. The centre has a slit opening for the neck. There is a dark red, red, orange, yellow, cream, green and black wool fringe around the edges.
Cultural Context
Worn by men; every day use.
Item History
- Made by Angela Vela Rios (Maker) in Candelaria, Chuquisaca, Bolivia before 1983
- Collected by Mary Frame during 1983
- Owned by Mary Frame before October 27, 1983
- Received from Mary Frame (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on October 27, 1983
What
- Name
- Poncho
- Identification Number
- Sf1099
- Type of Item
- poncho
- Material
- wool fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 210.9 cm, width 133.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Quechua
- Creator
- Angela Vela Rios (Maker)
- Field Collector
- Mary Frame
- Previous Owner
- Mary Frame
- Received from
- Mary Frame (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Candelaria, Chuquisaca, Bolivia
When
- Creation Date
- before 1983
- Collection Date
- during 1983
- Ownership Date
- before October 27, 1983
- Acquisition Date
- on October 27, 1983
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0948/0009