1875 Wood Engraving Rufina Sipibo Indian Sarayacu Mission Peru Woman XGHC1

This is an original 1875 black and white wood engraving of a Sipibo Indian woman named Rufina whose polite manners and gentle demeanor earned her the nickname as the "Flower of the Mission" in the village of Sarayacu, Peru.

CONDITION

This 136+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No creases. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 5 x 6.5 inches; 13 x 17 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Riou, Edouard . Artist signature in print - bottom center of image.

Keywords specific to this image: Bowl, Ceramic, Female, Jewelry, Necklace, Bracelet, Fashion, Tattoos, Native, Tribal, Convert, Christian, Rainforest, Tropics, Amazon, Ethnic, Indigenous

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