Description (Labels & Markings)
Label tied to object notes: 'Collected and donated by Dr. George Salt, Zoologist in Colombia among the Arhucao Indians, 1926-27.'
Event Date
Author: rachel hand

Context (Field collection)
Collected in 1926 by Dr George Salt, zoologist among the Arhuaco (1926-1927).
Salt was studying the banana fruit-​scarring beetle (Colaspis hyperchlora) while working for the Colombia Division of the United Fruit Company.
Event Date 1926
Author: Lucie Carreau

Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for 1988.321 notes: 'White woven cotton [poncho] with short fringe on ends. Slit at centre. Initials CA stamped or drawn in blue in three places on one side.'
Event Date 1988
Author: maa

Context (Acquisition Details)
Acquired by MAA on 18 May 1988.
Event Date 18/5/1988
Author: Lucie Carreau

Context (Related Documents)
Printed Accessions register noted 'CULTURAL AREA. Ethnic group: Iku Indian. Cultural Group: Arhuaco Indian. Linguistic group: Arhuaco Indian'


Event Date 6/6/1988
Author: maa

Conservation (Freezing)
CON.2024.6040 | Freezing
Event Date 11/10/2024
Author: Kirsty Kernohan

Description (Physical description)
Rectangular pale white poncho made from one piece of woven cotton. Hole left at the centre for neck; fringes at both ends; wrapped stitching along the side edges. The interior has various light black and brown stains and the initials 'CA' are stamped or drawn in purple in the middle of the interior.
Event Date 4/9/2024
Author: Diana Serediuc