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Antique Mapuche Chief's Poncho, Chile or Argentina

$1,800
£1,348.77
€1,581.15
CA$2,520.89
A$2,825.48
CHF 1,479.18
MX$34,864.77
NOK 18,581.25
SEK 17,490.86
DKK 11,795.48
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Mapuche Poncho Mapuche People, Chile or Argentina First half of 20th century Wool, double-cloth technique, indigo dyed 59 x 63 inches (150 x 160 cm) With long fringes and of a pleasing weight, the design is an unusual variant, probably woven in Argentina rather than in Chile.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 63 in (160.02 cm)Width: 59 in (149.86 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cotton,Wool,Dyed,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950 or earlier
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AM6491stDibs: LU1778245594492

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