Ch'unchu Dance Figure

NameSculpture

Artist or maker Santiago Rojas Alvarez (Peruvian, born 1918)

Date1979

Place madeCuzco, Cuzco, Peru, South America

MediumWood (maguey), gesso, fabric, paint

DimensionsOverall: 13 x 6 x 5 in. (33.02 x 15.24 x 12.7 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1980.26.36 X

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionCarved maguey wood; coated and formed with gesso, glue and fabric, all painted with oils. Mustached, male figure carries a spear and wears a red skirt, striped stockings, black shoes, white blouse, black plastron (bib), yellow cape, as well as a large, multicolor feather headdress. Has long hair which hangs down back and is decorated with a doll, and a crossed knife and axe.