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Qhapac Negra dance costume apron
Qhapac Negra dance costume apron
Qhapac Negra dance costume apron
Museum of International Folk Art

Qhapac Negra dance costume apron

NameApron
Artist Artist not recorded
Date2009
Place madeCuzco, Peru, South America
MediumSynthetic fabric, plastic, metal, glass, cotton
DimensionsOverall: 13 3/4 x 27 3/4 in. (35 x 70.5 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2010.51.2
DescriptionWide, triangular apron beaded with a large, abstract flower flanked by divided triangles. The dark green velvet ground also beaded with lines of sequins with large clear glass bead centers. The apron completely edged with commercial silver trim and another edging, with short lengths of what appear to be gold beads (but are not), completes the two lower edges. Backed with dark green nylon fabric and with two long cotton ties at the top corners.
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