Studio Afuera
El Mensajero hand embroidered wall hanging
El Mensajero hand embroidered wall hanging
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El Mensajero
Medium: Hand embroidery on old rice bags from Perú
Width: 95 CM
Height: 1.50 M
The artwork portrays el "Chasqui", a highly skilled messenger who served the Inca Empire. These messengers were integral to the communication system of the empire, which extended over vast distances across difficult terrain like mountains and valleys.