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Two cloths of a male poncho

Huari Culture7th-10th century

Mudec - Museum of Cultures

Mudec - Museum of Cultures
Milan, Italy

These tapestry segments probably composed the front half of a male poncho. They are characterized by an extremely stylized decoration, with repeated motifs that become larger towards the central section and flatten out on the sides. The winged figure recalls the iconography of the Gate of the Sun in Tiahuanaco (Bolivia), which appears often in the religious imaginary of the Huari.

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  • Title: Two cloths of a male poncho
  • Creator: Huari Culture
  • Date Created: 7th-10th century
  • Location Created: Peru, Andes or Southern Coast
  • Physical Dimensions: l 66 cm
  • Type: Fabric
  • Rights: Federico Balzarotti Collection - Museum of Cultures, Milan - PAM 1215
  • Medium: Warp-faced camelid wool tapestry, with cotton weft
  • Collocazione: Currently not on view
Mudec - Museum of Cultures

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