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Male poncho decorated with four zoomorphic elements

Nazca-Huari or Late Nazca Culture7th-10th century

Mudec - Museum of Cultures

Mudec - Museum of Cultures
Milan, Italy

The most important piece of men’s clothing was the garment for the top half of the body. The item was usually made out of two long narrow pieces of cloth sewn together on four sides, with a vertical opening for the head.

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  • Title: Male poncho decorated with four zoomorphic elements
  • Creator: Nazca-Huari or Late Nazca Culture
  • Date Created: 7th-10th century
  • Location Created: Peru, Southern Coast
  • Physical Dimensions: w 80 cm
  • Type: Poncho
  • Rights: Federico Balzarotti Collection - Museum of Cultures, Milan - PAM 1295
  • Medium: Tapestry-woven camelid wool
  • Collocazione: Currently not on view
Mudec - Museum of Cultures

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