Man's Manta c. 1975

"Man's Manta" is a traditional Mapuche garment, woven in black, red, and cream wool. It is a rectangular textile with a central hole and three bands of intricate geometric patterns along the top, middle, and bottom. The fringes are a distinctive feature of the garment, which dates back to c. 1975. The manta, meaning "blanket" in Spanish, serves both as a practical garment and a symbol of Mapuche identity. The geometric patterns hold cultural significance, often representing symbols of nature and community. The piece is currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.