Arequipa Peru Max T. Vargas Real Photo Postcard

This postcard features two Indigenous Andean men, likely Aymara or Quechua, identifiable by their traditional attire. The elder wears a broad-brimmed hat over a cloth head covering and a striped poncho, a garment historically central to Andean culture, while the younger sports a conical *lluch'u* (chullo-like hat) and simple Western-influenced clothing, holding a set of large keys, possibly indicating a role related to a building or enclosure.

Such portraits emerged frequently in the early 20th century, often documenting local populations in South America during a period of expanding tourism and ethnographic interest. These images offer a glimpse into the daily life and traditional dress of Andean communities, standing against simple stone structures characteristic of the region, highlighting cultural continuity amidst external influences.