The bull, known in Spanish as el toro, is one of the most representative objects in Peruvian culture. Its presence is relevant in all Andean communities and is especially more prominent in the Peruvian highlands. The image below is of el toro from the Pucará culture.
Pucara Bull from Museum of Arts and Popular CultureBull pottery is highly decorative; the two orange swirl circles are located almost exactly on the bull's hip joint. Smaller circles are spread out throughout the pottery almost giving it a subtle polka-dotted pattern.
On the other hand, shigras are colorful handmade bags made from plant fibers. They were used in ceremonial festivities as well as everyday life. The shigra below is a highly symmetrical bag containing translation, reflection, and rotational symmetry of vibrant diamond designs.
Shigra from Museum of Art and Popular Culture
After the museum, we headed off to Mira-Flores so some of our group members could go surfing. If you know anything about me, is that even though I grew up in the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, I am petrified of the ocean waters- mainly because I have a phobia of sharks (Selachophobia). But nonetheless, Amanda and I encouraged Miles and Keri to go and be the brave, adventurous girls in the group.
The night ended with our last visit to Mr. Taco, a taco stand a few blocks down our hostel that has served as my dinner for the past 6 nights, yes, my last 6 dinner meals were eaten at Mr. taco. And no, I didn't get anything else besides pollo (chicken). And no, I never learned all the sauces that they slathered on my taco. This memorable little stand will probably be brought up a lot during my next taco meals in America!
Saying good bye to Mr. Taco. :(
That's all for today!
Julie
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