DepartmentLatin America

Corpus Christi Costume

NameHeaddress

CultureQuichua

Dateca. 1955

Place madeCotopaxi, Ecuador, South America

MediumWood, glass, fabric, feathers, organic

Dimensionsoverall: 80.0 cm H x 55.0 cm W x 18.0 cm D

Credit LineGift of Tom Robinson

Object numberA.1994.71.1

Collections

Andean Folk Art

Description3 bundles of colored feathers attached to top rounded edge of cloth plaque. Gold foil covers cloth; attached are 2 light bulbs, 3 mirrors, watch face, bird whistle, lamb w/red covering. All rests on wooden board, leather hat at bottom.

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