Handmade Mexican Equipale Pigskin Peacock Chairs. These are Handmade Equipale Peacock Chairs, crafted from tanned pigskin and Mexican cedar strips. These are not meant for daily use they are more decorative but you can still sit in them comfortably. This has a southwest Spanish or rustic atmosphere feel that you can add to a patio or in any room of your home. The earthy tones and deep terracotta color of this rare pair of equipale barrel chairs lend raw, natural beauty to any living space. Organic in shape, the chairs are handcrafted from tanned pigskin and estaca wood strips in the traditional way. They retain their original distressed patina. The equipale chair tradition dates back to pre-hispanic times. The word ‘equipal’ derives from the aztec word for seat or thrown. In the days of the Mexican conquest, Cortez accorded “equipales” as seats to honour ranking dignitaries. CONDITION IS CONSISTENT FOR ITS VINTAGE AGE ~ (See Photos - More photos available upon request.) Measurements: 20 1/2 to 21 inches wide, approximate seat height is 27 to 27 1/4“ height The back height is approximately 39 1/4 to 39 3/4.