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Title
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La Sesta Coia Cvci Chinbo Mama Micai
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Description
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This illustration depicts Mama Michay, the sixth Coya [Queen] of the Inca Empire. She was married to the Inca King, Inca Roca. The author describes her to be a beautiful woman. She is depicted in the centre of the image as she holds a drum. There are other people in the image who are depicted playing music with her. The words Reyno hasta Ande Suyo are written at the bottom of the image, which translates to He reigned to Ande Suyo. This is referring to her husband, who ruled the regions up until Ande Suyo.
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Image Creator
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Felipe Guaman Poma de Ayala (Illustrator)
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Identifier
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mta:20225
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Source Name
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El primer nueva corónica y buen gobierno [The First New Chronicle and Good Government]
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Image
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mta_20225_OBJ.jpg
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Subject
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Mama Micai
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Inca Queens
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Coyas
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Queens
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Inca Kings
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Inca Empire
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Inca Roca
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Indigenous Peoples
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Indigenous
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Mama Michay