DepartmentTextiles-Latin America

Qhapac Negra dance costume breast piece

NameBreast piece

Artist Artist unrecorded

Date2009

Place madeCuzco, Peru, South America

MediumSynthetic fabric, plastic, metal, glass, cotton, cardboard

DimensionsOverall: 12 5/16 x 11 13/16 x 1/2 in. (31.2 x 30 x 1.3 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2010.51.1

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionHeart shaped breastplate of cobalt blue velvet overlayed with plastic beads and sequins with stars, leaf shaped metalized sequins and five radiant forms. A group of leaves, butterflies and stars in the center. Metalized gold trim around the edge and gold bead dangles from the sides and bottom. Pale green fabric backing and cardboard stiffener.