Poncho Item Number: Sf1140 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular black poncho made of two smaller, rectangular pieces joined with neck slit in the middle. Black fringe on four sides. Warp-faced plain weave. Decorative embroidered join in white, blue, green, red and purple.
Cultural Context
Worn by men during the one year period of mourning.
Item History
- Made by Angela Vela Rios (Maker) 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
- Sf1140
- Type of Item
- poncho
- Material
- synthetic fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 202.3 cm, width 126.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Quechua
- Creator
- Angela Vela Rios (Maker)
- 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
- 0948/0017