First Story of the Queens

Based upon the Chronicles of Felipe Guaman Poma de Ayala

Original Photography : Einar Jiménez Troncoso

Felipe Guaman Poma de Ayala, a 16th Century Peruvian chronicler, made drawings depicting Incan nobles and commoners engaged in everyday activities at the request of the Viceroyalty of Francisco de Toledo. In this first shoot, Einar has recreated Guaman Poma's drawing number 120 titled "The First Story of the Inca Queens" depicting the daily life of three sisters, three Inca nobles.

Credits

Princesses :

Indira Ortiz de Orue - Katherine Urquizo - Carolay Valdivia - María Mejía (old woman)

Photography and general production :

Einar Jimenez Troncoso

Custom design :

Iñakapalla Chavez - Braddy Romero

Historic research :

Iñakapalla Chavez - Einar Jimenez Troncoso

Casting :

Einar Jiménez Troncoso - Patricia Aranda - Iñakapalla Chavez

Acknowledgements

- Location : Temple of the Sun Qoricancha
- Santo Domingo Church : Padres Dominicos and Mr. Frank Lynch

- Jewelry and pottery : Valderrama Escalante Family