Lot 90
**Originally Listed At $500**
South America, Bolivia / Peru, Aymara / Quechua culture, ca. 20th century CE. A collection of 3 handwoven textiles - a poncho and mantle blankets, that likely use a blend of synthetic and wool from sheep and possibly alpaca. The poncho is made of two separate panels, each sewn together at the midpoint, with a small slit in the center through which one's head would fit. The rectangular mantles are usually worn by women and held in place by pins and /or belted at the waist. In the late 19th and throughout the 20th century, Andean weavers developed a strong preference for newly introduced chemical dyes and pre-spun synthetic fibers, associating their usage with wealth. Factory-produced yarn was much more costly than homespun wool, but the irresistible array of vibrant colors, unattainable with natural dyes, fueled a significant demand. Size of poncho: 62" L x 60.5" W (157.5 cm x 153.7 cm)
Provenance: private Ferndale, Michigan, USA collection; ex-private Detroit, Michigan, USA collection, acquired prior to 2004
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- Condition: Tears and holes with losses to fibers on the poncho, unraveling of some seams between the two panels. Mantles have some pulling and minor fraying to edges, but otherwise good condition.
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