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Vintage Bolivian Reed Boat Regata Poster 30.5” x 43.5”

Vintage Bolivian Reed Boat Regata Poster 30.5” x 43.5”

$ 71.28

Availability: 31 in stock

All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

Condition: Some darkening of the paper from age; three horizontal fold marks and one vertical fold mark, a clean background and no foxing. This poster has been de-acidified, stored flat and UV light free, encapsulated within a clear acetate envelope, which is the reason for its excellent condition. The print quality is excellent with typical irregularities (nicks and scratches) common to block printing. It was acquired directly from the printer in 1972 . The poster is printed on newsprint paper meant for one-time use. Shipping detail note: Poster will be sent protected between acetate sheets (not encapsulated), rolled together, and placed in a sturdy mailing tube.

Year: 1972

Country/Region of Manufacture: Bolivia

Modified Item: No

Theme: Circus & Carnival

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This large street poster announces a festival of reed (totora) watercraft racing on Lake Titicaca, Bolivia, in 1972. The festival includes the election of the first queen “de la Papa” and a folklore competition of traditional music and dance. The superb hand cut illustration of a costumed drummer calling all to the event is outstanding both in artistic skill and imagery. The figure, looking straight at the viewer, with a devilish face mask and Spanish colonial era costume, rocks and dances to his drum. The drummer and the display fonts (block letter forms) are hand crafted. The three color blend of blue, green, and red, is created by inking a large print roller in the three colors and allowing the inks to blend.
The poster was acquired direct from Ediciones Kollasuyo, La Paz, Bolivia.
This is a rare graphic and artistic treasure for collectors.
Dimensions: 30.5” x 43.5”