Village Scene
Maker
Chijnay Cooperative
Maker
Women artisans of the Centro Poblado de Chijnaya
Date2007
Place madeChijnaya, Puno, Peru, South America
MediumWool, dyes
DimensionsOverall: 21 1/4 x 35 13/16 in. (54 x 91 cm)
ClassificationsCommercial Decorative Art
Credit LineMuseum Purchase with funds from the MNMF Folk Art committee
Object numberA.2007.30.1
DescriptionLarge embroidered scene done in multicolored wool on white wool back ground. There are six levels of scenic panels starting at top: 1. Mountain scene with animals, birds, clouds, and a sun. 2. Religious scene with church, altars, and musicians/dancers. 3. Women weavers in a village, dancers heading to a bonfire. 4. Men and one woman with llamas/alpacas and some holding curved staffs. 5. Farming scene of men and women and male weaver in village scene with animals. 6. Water scene with birds, fish, and men and women in boats, all in or on the water.On View
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