Poncho with geometric design of alternating steps
Poncho with geometric design of alternating steps
Poncho with geometric design of alternating steps
Poncho with geometric design of alternating steps

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Poncho with geometric design of alternating steps,

400–800 CE

Nasca
Early Intermediate Period
1996-233

Information

Title
Poncho with geometric design of alternating steps
Dates

400–800 CE

Medium
Textile
Dimensions
h. 122 cm., w. 215.9 cm. (48 1/16 x 85 in.)
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Object Number
1996-233
Place Made

South America, Peru, South coast

Culture
Nazca
Period
Early Intermediate period
Type
dyeing, textiles, weaving, ponchos
Materials
textile materials
Techniques
weaving
Subject
step pattern, zigzags

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