Poncho Fragment

Band

29584

From: Peru | Beneath The Temple | Pachacamac

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 29584
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Peru | Beneath The Temple | Pachacamac
Culture Area Andean
Locus From the loosened soil.
Section American
Materials Cotton
Description

middle of band of light poncho.

A fragment of a tapestry weave "panel" and crepe (loosely woven), most likely from a poncho. The tapestry panel has a pair of figures with headdresses and a striped block. The crepe section appears to be painted/dyed, but it's hard to read. This piece is attached to an off-white support material. Color(s): Brown, red, blue, green, and yellow.

Length 91.5 cm
Width 57 cm
Credit Line William Pepper Peruvian Expedition; Max Uhle, subscription of Phebe A. Hearst, 1897
Other Number 1090H - Field No SF

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