Chief's Poncho
Chief's Poncho
Artist
Unknown
(Chilean, Mapuche, late 19th - early 20th century)
Place of OriginChile, South America
Date1880s
Dimensions66 1/8 × 64 9/16 × 1/8 in. (168 × 164 × 0.3 cm)
MediumSheep wool, indigo dye
ClassificationTextiles and Fiber
Credit LineGift of C. Boyd and Margaret A. Clarke
Object number
2023.348
Not on View
DescriptionPlain weave of white indigo blue with a reinforced neck opening made with discontinuous wefts and fringe; warp ikat technique. The design is organized in three bands of stepped cross/diamond motifs.
Early to Late 15th century
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late 20th century
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