Qhapac Negra Dance Costume Hat

NameHat

CultureQuechua/Mestizo

Date2006

Place madeCuzco, Cuzco, Peru, South America

MediumSynthetic fabrics, cardboard, plastic, glass, metal

Dimensions6 × 15 1/2 × 13 in. (15.24 × 39.37 × 33.02 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, International Folk Art Foundation Collection, FA.2010.2.2

Object numberFA.2010.2.2

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionRed velveteen covered hat liberally sewn with plastic beads and sequins in radiating and floral forms. A large mirrored lace and ribbon medallion at front, and sculpted masks wearing similar hats set into medallions at the sided of the brim. A bead fringe falls from the sides and back of the hat.