Tigua: Village Scene

Name/Title

Tigua: Village Scene

Description

Typical village scene of men and women engaged in various domestic and agricultural activities showing two houses (chaquiwasi) and domestic animals (sheep). Women are spinning wool weaving while men are tending sheep and crops. Cotopaxi, the snow capped volcano is in the background.

Artwork Details

Medium

Acrylic or enamel painting on sheepskin

Collection

Permanent Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Francisco Toaquiza

Dimensions

Height

5-3/4 in

Width

7-3/4 in

Depth

1/2 in