FOR MICHAEL Poncho ANDES AYMARA INDIAN Hand-woven Sheep Wool Original TM9482

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FOR MICHAEL Poncho ANDES AYMARA INDIAN Hand-woven Sheep Wool Original TM9482:
$200.00

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AN ANTIQUE ANDEAN INDIAN PONCHO
FROM BOLIVIA

Inventory Number: TM9482
Origin: Greater Ancoraimes Pueblo, northern Provincia Omasuyos/southern Provincia Camacho, Department of La Paz, Plurinational State of Bolivia.
Basic Description: An authentic indigenous Native American hand-woven warp-faced poncho.
Native Name: Punchu.
Language Group: Aymara – formerly Pukina and Uruqilla.
Approximate Age: Early/mid-20th century.
Materials: Handspun dyed and natural carded gray (brown and white) sheep wool.
Approximate Size: 53 inches long by 55 inches wide.
Colors: As in photos.
Condition: Excellent, used condition. There are no apparent stains, holes or concentrated worn spots. There is a very small (1/2-inch) spot with excellent old repair using the original textile yarns that is practically impossible to see. The edges, including the neck opening, are worn but without unsightly fraying. The entire surface is evenly worn from age and use. The textile displays very well on a wall or mannequin. Please refer to the photos.

Remarks: This lot includes an attractive Aymara Indian poncho about 70 to 90 years old from the east side of Lake Titikaka. The field is a peppered gray color from carding together very dark brown and cream colored sheep wool. There are narrow lateral bands consisting of three related colors including dark burgundy, dark red and dark berry pink (almost red) in a technique generally called matisatu in Aymara. The corners of the poncho have been turned under and hand-sewn down to round them off, which is not uncommon in the Andes. The textile is quite thin and was expertly woven with a flat, relatively even weave. There are 34 warps per inch and 11 wefts per inch. This is an authentic antique Andean poncho that is elegant in its simplicity and admirable for its weaving excellence. Despite light use-wear it is in uncommon, excellent condition for its age. It is not for contemporary wear.

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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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