Tigua folk art traditional style of indigenous painting Andes mountains Ecuador

**as is, one visible scratch  5” x 7”  Painted on wood  This piece is a classic example of Tigua folk art from the Andean highlands of Ecuador.  Originating from the small farming communities in the Tigua region southwest of Quito, these vibrant artworks are historically painted using acrylic and lacquer on stretched sheepskin hide or wooden surfaces. They are celebrated for their flat perspective, brilliant color palettes, and rich narrative storytelling. The painting showcases several signature motifs of traditional Kichwa community life: The Majestic Volcano: A dominant, snow-capped peak in the background, typically representing the active Cotopaxi volcano or surrounding Andean mountains. Cultural Festivals: A central procession of indigenous community members wearing traditional hats and brightly colored ponchos, playing pan flutes and drums during a local community celebration (fiesta).Highland Landscapes: Patches of geometric, meticulously lined green crop fields lining the hillsides alongside local livestock.  Material: These colorful, naive-style paintings are typically hand-painted using acrylics directly on stretched sheep hide or sheepskin. Themes: They traditionally depict rural Andean life, community festivals, local ceremonies, and landscapes featuring the iconic Cotopaxi volcano. Style: Characterized by bright primary colors and detailed, storytelling compositions celebrating indigenous Quichua traditions.  Wood frame  Scratch is biddable on the green mountain