Pintores de Tigua: Indigenous Artists of Ecuador

This page allows you to view virtual displays of artwork by the artists of Tigua, who are renowned for their colorful paintings depicting village life high in the mountains of rural Ecuador. The paintings, mostly done on sheep hide, depict the customs, festivals, myths, and dreams of indigenous people. The art form originated with the painting of small drums used in traditional festivals and ceremonies. Many of the frames are also painted with intricate colors and designs. The information on the page is in English. A very interesting site for those interested in the indigenous art of Latin America.

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Jean Colin, University of California at Berkeley

Anthropology, Art, Spanish

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