Name/Title
Tigua: Village SceneEntry/Object ID
A2007.18.03Description
Typical village scene showing village in mid section on left with domestic scene in the mid upper section. Also seen are sheep and llama herds with snow-capped volcano in the backgorund. Flying in the upper center left is the image of a condor with a young women aside his back. This figure represents the legend, El Condor Enamorado, which appears in tigua paintings. The frame surface is painted in polychrome geometric designs.Artwork Details
Medium
Acrlic or enamel painting on sheepskinCollection
Permanent CollectionAcquisition
Accession
A2007.18.01-04Source or Donor
Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. GeorgeAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. GeorgeDimensions
Height
11-7/8 inWidth
7-7/8 inDepth
1 in