Object Details
Discipline
Anthropology
Region
South American Region
Description
This object is part of the Education and Outreach collection, some of which are in the Q?rius science education center and available to see.
Geologic Age
late 20th century
Notes
A textile mural entitled "Matrimonio" depicting a wedding party outside of a church. The mural was made by Bertha Carlos in a town near Lima, Peru. The scene includes approximately two dozen three dimensional figures projecting forward from the cloth. The figures include a bride and groom, the wedding party, and people on the street going about their business. Inside a small purple pocket on the back is a handwritten note from the artist describing the work in Spanish.
Number of objects in this record
1
Record Last Modified
7 Nov 2023
USNM Number
EO400661
Object Type
Education and Outreach collections
Material
Fabric, Cotton Thread
Collecting Locality
South America, Peru
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Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center
Topic
Education & Outreach
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmnheducation_11020318