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Poncho

A work made of camelid wool, single interlocking tapestry weave and five-color complementary weft weave with center band of complementary weft weave.
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  • A work made of camelid wool, single interlocking tapestry weave and five-color complementary weft weave with center band of complementary weft weave.

Date:

1300/1550

Artist:

Chuquibamba region (south coast, Peru)

About this artwork

At least three weavers worked together to create this large textile. Their collaboration can be perceived in subtle vertical junctures in the threads, which appear at points throughout the gridded background. These lines divided their individual working areas. Ponchos were male garments, and this laboriously made example was likely a prestigious offering in the burial of an important man.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Culture

Chuquibamba

Title

Poncho

Place

Peru (Object made in)

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Made 1300–1550

Medium

Camelid wool, single interlocking tapestry weave and five-color complementary weft weave with center band of complementary weft weave

Dimensions

199.4 × 257.5 cm (78 1/2 × 101 3/8 in.)

Credit Line

Ada Turnbull Hertle Endowment

Reference Number

1999.290

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