Very Large Beautiful Poncho ARGENTINA ANDES GAUCHO INDIAN CHIEF Textile TM8155

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Very Large Beautiful Poncho ARGENTINA ANDES GAUCHO INDIAN CHIEF Textile TM8155 :
$295.00

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.AN AUTHENTIC TRADITIONAL ANDES PONCHO

FROM ARGENTINA

Inventory Number: TM8155
Origin: Ciudad Salta region, Provincias Salta and Jujuy, northwest Republic of Argentina.
Basic Description: An authentic indigenous Native American hand woven, warp-faced poncho.
Native Name: Poncho (Spanish); wayrur punchu (Bolivian native).
Language Group: Quechua.
Approximate Age: Vintage [over 30 years old], late-20th century.
Materials: Handspun dyed sheep wool and a minor amount of synthetic trade yarn (the blue and turquoise stripes only).
Approximate Size: 73 inches long by 65 inches wide.
Colors: As in photos.
Condition: Excellent, used condition. There is a single, very small lightly faded spot on one side. There are no stains, holes or worn spots. The textile is clean and vivid and displays perfectly.

Remarks: This lot includes an exceptionally large and beautiful vintage [over 30 years old] Argentina Indian poncho of a style often exported to Bolivia for use by community leaders. The poncho artistry consists of a general field of narrow variegated deep red and very dark green stripes with a narrow vertical band on each side comprised of stripes of dark blue, turquoise, white and red colors. The field itself is divided by six bands consisting of two wide lateral stripes in red and dark green and a central narrower stripe in dark blue. There is a smart hand woven ribbon sewn around the periphery of the poncho and the neck opening for protecting the exposed selvage (selvedge); the ribbon was woven with colors complementing the side bands. The corners of the poncho have been turned under and sewn to round off the corners, which is not uncommon in the Andes. The poncho was completed with four selvages indicating that it was hand-woven on a primitive provisional loom by Quechua Indians instead of frame loom woven in a \"Spanish\" workshop. The textile is relatively heavy yet flexible to the touch. It is expertly woven with a flat, even weave. There are 44 warps per inch and nine wefts per inch.

In Bolivia wayrur punchus are so called for having the red and black colors of a special legume bean (closely resembling Abrus precatorious) that is considered to have magical and protective qualities throughout the Andes as well as much of the Amazon basin in Ecuador, Perú, Paraguay, Bolivia and Brazil. This beautiful, colossal poncho is a vintage example in superb condition.

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AKATAKSA TEXTILE “CONDITION” TERMS:

Terms used to describe the physical condition of textiles can be subjective and vary greatly from one observer to another. What some others call “mint” condition, we call “good”; what others call “excellent” condition, we call “fair.” We present as accurate and truthful descriptions of condition as possible. We make a concerted effort to describe all damage and repairs precisely. Following are explanations of the terms we use.

MINT = Like new. Unused -- as if recently removed from the loom. No wear or patina of any kind. These textiles may have “nubs” or even loose, uncut threads from the weaving process.
EXCELLENT = Usually only lightly used, often guarded or stored for many years. There may be extremely light wear, patina and sheen from use. There may also be nearly undetectable light staining or soiling from use. The colors may have muted ever so slightly due to age or exposure, often improving the beauty of a textile.
VERY GOOD = Usually lightly or only periodically used. The surface may be very lightly but evenly worn. There are no tears or distracting holes. There may be minimal surface discoloration. Vintage textiles may have lightly darkened yarn from use and age (staining and soiling). Overall, the textile will be in outstanding condition and at a displayable distance will appear perfect.
GOOD = Usually moderately to well-used. There may be light to medium staining, isolated or throughout. Some parts of the textile may be worn or have very small holes, occasionally exposing hidden thread yarns. Edges may be lightly frayed. Surface discoloration due to age and exposure is common but often improving the appearance of a textile. There may be minor, light or isolated, dye “run.” Damage will not distract significantly from the textile when displayed.
FAIR = Either well-used or moderately abused. Extensive wear is common as is some “bleeding” or dye “run.” In most 20th century cases, the colors have considerably faded. Sections of fringe or tassels may be missing. Textiles may be in otherwise excellent condition but with a single isolated sector of damage, that greatly reduces its aesthetic appeal. Most vintage tribal textiles on the market are in FAIR TO GOOD condition.
POOR = Showing evidence of extreme usage and damage. These textiles do not display well and are primarily useful as study specimens or examples of sometimes very rare textiles.

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