DepartmentTextiles-Latin America
Poncho
NameMan's Poncho
Artist
Artist Not Recorded
Date1970
Place madeCalcha, Potosi, Bolivia, South America
MediumWool
Dimensions50 13/16 × 59 13/16 in. (129 × 152 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Laurie Adelson and Bruce Takami, A.2010.26.35
Object numberA.2010.26.35
DescriptionMan's poncho. Main color burgundy. 8 mirroring patterned stripes (white, red, green, burgundy and orange) with diamond pattern at center, alternating colors. Geometric patterns on sides. Zig-zag stitching slightly above fringe.Late 19th - early 20th century
1920-1929
Between September 11, 2001 and 2009