Hugo Licta (Ecuador, 20th-21st century)
Scene with Shaman (Curandero) Performing Purification (La Limpia) or Healing Ritual
acrylic on sheep skin; wooden stretcher; unframed
circa 2001
Tigua, Ecuador
dimensions: 24 x 29.7 cm
signed: "Hugo Licta"
acquired in Ecuador by Jack Daulton in 2001
The Cotopaxi volcano is depicted in the background. On the upper left, a man venerates the mountain; to the right of the mountain, the mountain spirit is shown.
