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Description:

Photograph in rectangular format and horizontal layout. In a big long shot, it’s the church’s façade, with wide parking full of cars and people walking. The church combines different styles but is mainly inspired by old medieval monasteries, which can be seen in its form extended to its sides.

Context:

In 1956, Tomás Lago (director 1943-1968) toured several places in Ecuador, such as Quito, Guayaquil, Imbabura, Pichincha, Riobamba, and the Amazon, in an effort to collect folk art pieces to preserve in the museum. In this way, objects made from different materials were added to its collection, highlighting objects made of Panama hats, reed, and corncob, pyrography mates, figures made in shells, seed and feather collars, native clothing, and other textiles.

Subjects:
Ecuador, Outreach, Research and Teaching, Tomás Lago, Travels