Chief's Poncho; Trarican Macuñ
Mapuche People
Chile, Temuco Region
End of the 19th century
Wool, indigo dyed ikat woven: "amarras"  technique
Size:  62 3/4" x 53 1/2"    160 x 136 cm 

This poncho has the brilliance for which mapuche weavings are prized- the graphic boldness combined with the high quality of the wool, the deeply saturated indigo color, and a very pleasing handle and weight. There are several tears and small areas of damage which can be repaired.