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Two vibrantly colored, intricate textile and mixed-media artworks are displayed against a dry-stacked stone wall, characteristic of traditional Inca or colonial architecture in Cuzco, Peru. The scene is illuminated by an overhead light source, casting distinct shadows of the artworks onto the masonry. The artwork on the left depicts a stylized anthropomorphic figure facing left, featuring a large eye, an open mouth, and a curved, horn-like protrusion. Three slender rods topped with small flags or circular elements extend vertically from its head. Horizontal, wave-like structures project from behind the head. From the figure's mid-section, multiple curved, multicolored appendages extend, predominantly to the left. Below these, a large, multicolored circular design with a central spiral motif is visible, from which several spherical elements hang on thin strings. The artwork on the right portrays another stylized anthropomorphic figure, appearing more frontal. It features a prominent eye and distinct facial characteristics. A large, crescent-shaped or boat-like headdress adorns its head, from which several thin rods with circular, pom-pom-like elements ascend. The body is composed of vertical textile strips in various colors, with numerous tassels and fringes hanging downwards, resembling hair or decorative elements. The figures are constructed from various yarns and threads, creating rich patterns and textures in a palette of reds, oranges, yellows, greens, blues, purples, and black.
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