Viewing page 154 of 307

This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.

Also mixed w/a plant material. Does not use a mold, does everything by hand. The clay stays soft if kept cool. Different kinds of clay heat to different levels, so you must know how to work w/it. Prepaired [[prepared]] in an oven after working the clay. In the times of his father/grandfather everything had a practical use. 
Q: What are the elements of the stories? Painting is hand done, sun dried. The oven is a tube w/ fire at the bottom & burn wicker or wood. The quantity of clay determines time in & temperature of oven. In his parent's days ceramics were used to barter. Exchanged for food. Make plates for people who are getting married. Must know what wood to burn or it will damage the ceramic. Also can use electric ovens. Can see the process at his stand & play w/ clay.
Q: Colors of paints, where dyes come from.
A: Earth w/ a specific color. Once processed colors change. Must be prepainted before it goes into the oven. No use of plants. He cookes it once, some others cook it twice.

1. Jose Maria Alguez suggested themes change to reflect way of life. You see Jesus & animals with a mix of indigenous elements. Adornments & hats with certain clothing & ways of life that are less prevelent. Is work political in that way with indigenous elements. In 1980 terrorist movement. Most have religious theme, harvesting, day to day life. Shining path time these scenes acted as healing. In the times of his parents it was seasonal. Kahon [[?]] looks like a painted box, is a tradition they want to keep alive.
2. Churches signify blessing of the house. Incas revere mountains & would carve holes for ceramic offerings. Scenes from the crucification, chicken, ladder, spear, moon & the sun. 

Transcription Notes:
& not +