Pachamama means “Mother Earth” in Quechua, the most widely spoken ancient, indigenous language of South America. In the Andes, she is god for the indigenous people, and the provider of all they need.
In 1978, Jamo designed renovations to the Pachamama Gallery which specialized in Spanish Colonial Antiques and Latin American Folk Art and was located in a small historically significant adobe house in downtown Albuquerque. Renovations were reviewed by the State Historic Preservation Office and the project was designed to maintain the historic character of significance features including the exterior wood doors and windows, wood window boxes, as well as the interior fireplace. Repairs were made to the existing metal roof, wood trim, masonry chimney, and cedar shingles on the gabled end of the façade. A new wood porch and new attic insulation were installed. |
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