Retablo, Virgin of Copacabana; Virgen de la Copacabana
NameRetablo; Shrine; Portable Altar
Artist
Artist Not Recorded
DateLate 19th - early 20th century
Place madeChucuito, Puno, Peru, South America
MediumWood (maguey and other), gesso, paint
DimensionsOverall: 16 x 6 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (40.6 x 16.5 x 13.97 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of Connie Thrasher Jaquith, A.2006.19.1
Object numberA.2006.19.1
DescriptionFrame box with 2 vertical doors Inside across bottom is painted altar with 2 human figures at bottom (Female on left & male on right). In center is head. Altar itself holds 2 female figures, 3 candles, 2 vases of flowers, and 2 small animals behind. An archway with 2 winged angels near the top frames a wood cloth & paste image of Our Lady of Candelaria holding the baby Jesus in her left hand. The inside of the box is painted in red, yellow and black floral designs on an off white background. Inside of doors painted in red, yellow, & green floral designs. Outer doors are orange with box itself orange but badly flaking. Top of box has floral design attached vertically.
