Bernardo Toaquiza (Ecuador, 20th-21st century)

Scene with Shaman (Curandero) Performing Purification (La Limpia) or Healing Ritual

acrylic on sheep skin; wooden stretcher and original painted frame

2001

Tigua, Ecuador

dimensions including frame: 20 x 24.5 cm

signed and dated: "Bernardo Toaquiza  06 / 01."

inscription in black ink on verso:

"TIGUA - ECUADOR"

"TEMA: EL SHAMAN está curando con el poder de la madre tierra, en el río."

["The shaman is healing with the power of mother earth, in the river."]

acquired in Ecuador by Jack Daulton in 2001