Hand-Painted Ecuadorian Tigua Art on Llama Hide – Signed Jose V.J. – Framed For Sale

Authentic Hand-Painted Ecuadorian Tigua Folk Art on Genuine Llama Hide — Signed by Artist Jose V.J. (Quito, Ecuador)
Bring the spirit of the Andes into your home with this rare, hand-painted vintage Tigua artwork — an authentic piece of Ecuadorian folk tradition created by Jose V.J., a known artisan from Quito.
This beautifully detailed scene depicts Andean villagers, animals, and the majestic Cotopaxi Volcano, all captured in vivid traditional colors on natural llama leather — not paper or canvas. The piece is set in an intricately hand-carved and hand-painted wooden frame, showcasing vibrant decorative motifs typical of the Tigua region.
🖌️ Features:
• Genuine Tigua Art from Ecuador (Cotopaxi region)
• Medium: Natural Llama Hide — stronger and rarer than sheep leather
• Artist signed: “Jose V.J. – Quito – Hecho a mano – Tigua” on reverse
• Frame: Hand-carved and painted wood
• Approx. size: 6″ × 5″ × 0.5″ (15.2 × 12.7 × 1.3 cm)
• Estimated creation period: Late 1980s – 1990s (pre-2000 Ecuadorian sucre era)
🎨 Condition:
Excellent vintage condition — colors remain bright and bold, leather perfectly preserved, no cracks or fading. The frame retains its original gloss and intricate paintwork. Display-ready and looks almost new despite its age.
📜 Background:
Tigua art originates from the small Andean village of Tigua near the Cotopaxi Volcano in Ecuador. Local Kichwa (Quechua) artists hand-paint village life, festivals, and mountain landscapes on stretched animal hides using natural pigments. Genuine llama-hide pieces like this are increasingly rare and highly sought after by collectors.
💎 A true collector’s treasure — perfect for lovers of Latin American folk art, Andean culture, or distinctive world-heritage decor.
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