Retablo, Virgin of Copacabana; Virgen de la Copacabana

NamePortable altar; shrine

Artist Artist Not Recorded

DateLate 19th - ea 20th century

Place madeChuciuto, Puno, Peru, South America

MediumWood (maguey and other), gesso, paint, metal nails

DimensionsOverall: 9 7/16 x 5 7/8 x 2 3/4 in. (24 x 15 x 7 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of Connie Thrasher Jacquith, A.2005.16.1

Object numberA.2005.16.1

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionPortable shrine with image of our Virgin of Copacabana on upturned crescent moon with small figures to each side below. Overall form is a rectangular wooden box holding sculpted figures framed by a sculpted archway and colums. Inside of covering doors brightly painted with yellow, upon which are large pink flowers and ornate leaves. Light blue pediment over top of box has pink trim.