Poncho Item Number: 2813/16 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Two heavy, tightly woven rectangular pieces of fabric that have been sewn together length-wise, with a space left in the middle as a neck opening. Dark blue in colour with no collar, this poncho has been finished with a fringe along the bottom, created from the same blue wool as the rest of the garment.
Narrative
Woven for donor by Jose Lema.
Item History
- Made by Jose Lema (Maker) in Majipamba, Chimborazo, Ecuador during 1979
- Owned by Blanca Muratorio and Ricardo Muratorio before August 19, 2010
- Received from Blanca Muratorio (Donor) and Ricardo Muratorio (Donor) on August 19, 2010
What
- Name
- Poncho
- Identification Number
- 2813/16
- Type of Item
- poncho
- Material
- wool fibre
- Overall
- height 131.5 cm, width 119.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Quechua
- Creator
- Jose Lema (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Blanca Muratorio and Ricardo Muratorio
- Received from
- Blanca Muratorio (Donor) and Ricardo Muratorio (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Majipamba, Chimborazo, Ecuador
When
- Creation Date
- during 1979
- Ownership Date
- before August 19, 2010
- Acquisition Date
- on August 19, 2010
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 2813/0016