Tigua: Village Scene

Art

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Museum of Arts and Sciences

Name/Title

Tigua: Village Scene

Entry/Object ID

A2007.18.02

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

Acquisition

Accession

A2007.18.01-04

Source or Donor

Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. George

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. George

Made/Created

Artist

Francisco Toaquiza

Dimensions

Height

5-3/4 in

Width

7-3/4 in

Depth

1/2 in