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Two woven panels are joined, leaving an opening for the head in the center, the weaving consists of eight vertical panels of alternating geometric design and plain weaving of a single color.
Warp-Patterned Poncho
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Warp-Patterned Poncho

Maker Quechua Artist
Datec. 1500-1900
Place of originSouthern Highlands (Andean Region), Peru, South America
MediumCamelid fiber
Dimensions15 x 24 1/2 in. (38.1 x 62.2 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Rick and Aase Thompson
Object number1996.38.1
Collections
Visual DescriptionTwo woven panels are joined, leaving an opening for the head in the center, the weaving consists of eight vertical panels of alternating geometric design and plain weaving of a single color.
Originally framed in middle position, formed by folding a rectangular weaving and stitching up the sides and adding a strap for carrying.
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