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Minature poncho
Object Number 80-61-30/24061A
Display Title Minature poncho
Descriptions
Object Description Miniature poncho in 1-2 plainweave tan cotton, with vertical neck opening made with discontinuous wefts. Uncut warp ends areused as 1.5 and 3 cm. long border fringes. Crease of shoulder fold visible. No evidence that it was ever sewn along sides to make a sleeveless tunic. Four selvages. Warp: (z-2s), 18 epcm. Weft: (z), 5 ppcm.
Inventory Description Organic, woven miniature poncho, cotton, plainweave, tan, fringed end, slit
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
  • Late horizon
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Intrasite Grave
Additional Geographic Terms Coast
Materials Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 31 x 11 cm (12 3/16 x 4 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 80-61-30/24061(a)

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