Qhapaq Negra Dance Figure
NameQhapaq Negra Dance Figure
Maker
Santiago Rojas Alvarez
(Peruvian, born 1918)
Date1979
Place madeCuzco, Cuzco, Peru, South America
MediumWood (maguey), gesso, paint, fabric
DimensionsOverall: 11 x 4 x 4 1/2 in. (27.94 x 10.16 x 11.43 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.1980.26.29
DescriptionCarved maguey wood, coated and formed with gesso, glue and fabric, moldmade plaster face; all painted with oils. Figure hold right arm aloft, holding green and black arm baton in hand. Wears feathered, red hat and black mask with oversized features. Clothing includes white blouse with black bib over blue-green bloomers, pink hip shawl and orange cape. Yellow scarf held in left hand. Part of Qhapaq Negra dance group..Long remarks and notes Con't
