Man’s Poncho

Name/Title

Man’s Poncho

Entry/Object ID

2024.4.22

Description

A cotton poncho made of two panels of a four-selvedged cloth. The cloths are decorated with blue-and-white ikat and colored stripes in blue, white and pink,a red fringe all the way around the edges. The head opening has a pink piping.

Acquisition

Accession

2024.4

Source or Donor

Teresa Lemon Shepro

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Teresa Lemon Shepro

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Time Period

1st half of 20th Century

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Country

Ecuador

Province

Chimborazo

Dimensions

Width

122 cm

Length

145 cm

Material

Cotton

Condition

Overall Condition

There are several repairs, most are near the head opening. Very slight discoloration in several areas.

Provenance

Notes

Acquired 1991 in Quito Ecuador, Galeria Latina