Lot 119a, Auction 4/12/2026: Pre-Columbian Camelid Wool Poncho, Patterned Registers

$650.00

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Pre-Columbian, Southern Peru / Northern Chile, ca. 14th to 15th century CE. A woven poncho composed of two dark brown rectangular panels joined along the center seam, with a vertical slit left open for the head. This traditional Andean garment is ornamented with narrow registers of light brown to beige-toned geometric motifs, in discontinuous warp and weft tapestry technique. The motifs repeat in vertical bands running the length of the textile, adding strong visual contrast against the dark field. The poncho’s upper and lower edges are bordered by a series of tight, looped fringes. Now mounted to a modern pale blue cloth-covered wooden frame backing, the poncho is ready for display. Size of textile: 39.5″ L x 30.5″ W (100.3 cm x 77.5 cm); frame backing: 44″ L x 34″ W (111.8 cm x 86.4 cm)

Condition: Several small holes and tears to the weave and losses to fibers on the edges, but otherwise good condition. Fading to colors on one half. Mounted to a modern blue cloth backing over a wood frame and ready to display.

Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection, acquired in the 1960’s

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