Poncho Item Number: Sf1090 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Poncho made of multicoloured woven fabric, primarily dark red, with bands of pattern featuring geometric and vegetal designs as well as horse figures. The poncho is finished with a multicoloured fringe on four sides and a neck slit.
Narrative
Worn over the shoulders with the neck slit vertical.
Cultural Context
Worn by men; Pujllay festival.
Item History
- Made 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
- Sf1090
- Type of Item
- poncho
- Material
- sheep wool fibre, synthetic fibre, dye and cotton fibre
- Overall
- height 42.0 cm, width 48.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Quechua
- 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
- 0948/0025