Village Scene

NameEmbroidered Panel

Artist or maker Chijnay Cooperative

Artist or maker Women artisans of the Centro Poblado de Chijnaya

CultureQuechua

Date2007

Place madeChijnaya, Puno, Peru, South America

MediumWool, dyes

DimensionsOverall: 21 1/4 x 35 13/16 in. (54 x 91 cm)

Credit LineMuseum Purchase with funds from the MNMF Folk Art committee

Object numberA.2007.30.1

Collections

Andean Folk Art

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.