Poncho

MOA: University of British Columbia

3448/25

Poncho. A large woven textile with a vertical slit as an opening in the centre. The poncho is a deep red with three vertical columns of attached blocky diamond-shapes. The bottom edges of the front and back have long looped fringe. On both front and back, there are strings on either side of the centre opening.


  • Type of Item poncho
  • Culture Mapuche
  • Material wool fibre, dye
  • Measurements height 74.0 cm, width 123.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Denise Jacques
  • Received from Denise Jacques

  • Made in Chile

  • Collection Date during 1990
  • Ownership Date before September 16, 2020
  • Acquisition Date on September 16, 2020

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3448/0025