Waka Waka Dance Figure

NameWaka Waka Dance Figure

Maker Santiago Rojas Alvarez (Peruvian, born 1918)

Date1979

Place madeCuzco, Cuzco, Peru, South America

MediumWood (maguey), gesso, fabric, paint

DimensionsOverall: 9 7/16 x 5 1/4 x 11 in. (24 x 13.3 x 27.9 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1980.26.34V

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionCarved maguey wood; coated and formed with gesso, glue, and fabric; all painted with oils. Figure dancing part of bull wears white suit with black bib or breast plate (plastron), pink decorated belt, red cape with black bull on back, gold crown over featureless black mask. Carries bull headed and tailed form around him, with gold bell on back.