Man’s Poncho

Name/Title

Man’s Poncho

Entry/Object ID

2024.4.23

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, and a blue looped fringe all the way around the edges.

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

Province

Chimborazo

Country

Ecuador

Dimensions

Width

127 cm

Length

133 cm

Material

Cotton

Condition

Overall Condition

Good condition. Some minor discoloration on the white areas. The pink fabric binding on head opening is removed.

Provenance

Notes

Acquired 1994 Quito, Galeria Latina