DepartmentTextiles-Latin America

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

Collections

Andean Folk Art

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.