Mono or Cusillo Dance Figure

NameSculpture

Maker Santiago Rojas Alvarez (Peruvian, born 1918)

Date1979

Place madeCuzco, Cuzco, Peru, South America

MediumWood (maguey), gesso, fabric, paint

DimensionsOverall: 11 x 6 1/2 x 5 in. (27.94 x 16.51 x 12.7 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1980.26.38

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionCarved maguey wood; coated and formed with gesso, glue, fabric, mold-made plaster. Dancing figure wears monkey mask with long, multicolor stocking cap, as well as brown clown suit with mirror plaques, multicolor collar, red cape with flowers. Holds a small monkey in right hand.