Peruvian Chancay Birthing Scene
Peruvian Chancay Birthing Scene
Peruvian Chancay Birthing Scene
Peruvian Chancay Birthing Scene
Peruvian Chancay Birthing Scene

Peruvian Chancay Birthing Scene


Collection

Harriett Joan Ehrlich Collection


Identifier

EH8


Artist

unknown


Description

This is a Peruvian Chancay birthing scene made of sown fabric. It shows a woman giving birth with 3 attendants. The dolls and fabric art of the Chancay culture are made of woven fabric, and are normally stuffed with reed or fiber. In the Chancay culture the midwife scene was given to the pregnant mother for a safe delivery and good luck for everyone involved in the birthing process.


Medium

textile

Width

6in

Height

2.5in

Length

4.5in

Where Made (Country)

Peru

Related place

Peru

When Acquired

December 2017