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Devil or Diablo Costume Cape
Devil or Diablo Costume Cape
Devil or Diablo Costume Cape

Devil or Diablo Costume Cape

Maker Gregorio Flores
Date2000
Place madeOruro, Bolivia, South America
MediumFabric, glass beads, plastic sequins, embroidery thread
DimensionsOverall: 51 15/16 x 77 9/16 in. (132 x 197 cm)
ClassificationsClothing, Ensemble
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2008.56.1
DescriptionBlack velvet cape with black satin lining over a white satin cape with green satin lining, and a gold satin cape with red lining on the other side. The black cape is decorated with two embroidered outward facing dragons with sequins, beads and other ornamaments. The cape is fringed in gold and studded with sequined stars.
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