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Poncho called makun - all white when woven, tie-dyed to produce blue- +
Poncho called makun - all white when woven, tie-dyed to produce blue- +
Object Number 48-40-30/6996
Display Title Poncho called makun - all white when woven, tie-dyed to produce blue- +
Descriptions
Object Description Poncho called makun - all white when woven, tie-dyed to produce blue-black pattern; anciently worn by chiefs - currently worn by men of all ranks and ages
Inventory Description Poncho, black and tan with fringe
Classification
  • Poncho
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Araucan
  • Mapuche
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Chile / Araucania / Cautin / Cholchol
Materials Wool
Dimensions Overall: 148 x 110 cm (58 1/4 x 43 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 48-40-30/6996

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