Folk Art of the Andes

Folk Art of the Andes

April 17, 2011 - March 10, 2013

Folk Art of the Andes was the first exhibit in the United States to feature a broad range of folk art from the Andean region of South America, showcasing more than 850 works of Andean folk art primarlity from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Folk Art of the Andes showcased weaving, embroidery, woodcarving, ceramics and metalwork that reflect the interweacing of indigenous folk traditions with European art forms and techniques. Highlights included costumes, jewelry, houshold objects, toys and more! The exhibit ran through September 9, 2012, in the Hispanic Heritage Wing, and through March 10, 2013 in the Bartlett Wing.  The exhibition was accompanied by a richly illustrated catalog,

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