Latin American Naive Folk Painting by B. Poitán

This is an original oil painting on chipboard depicting three Indigenous figures dressed in vibrant, traditional Maya textiles. The artwork features a naive or folk art style, characterized by flattened perspectives, bold geometric patterns, and faceless figures. Two figures are standing, carrying vessels (a water jug and a large basket) on their heads, while a third figure is seated in the foreground. The textiles are particularly detailed, showcasing intricate 'huipil' patterns with a palette of red, yellow, green, and blue. The work is signed 'B. Poitán' in the lower right corner and is inscribed with 'San Juan Sac. Guate.' in the lower center, identifying the location as San Juan Sacatepéquez, Guatemala. The chipboard substrate shows significant condition issues, including a large triangular piece missing from the upper right corner, severe delamination and crushing along the left edge, and general corner wear. Despite the damage to the support, the paint layer remains relatively vibrant with no significant flaking visible. This piece likely dates from the late 20th century and represents regional Central American folk art traditions.