Détente with Virgen de Chapi

NameReligious Badge

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Dateca. 2005

Place madeArequipa, Peru, South America

MediumPlastic, paper, metal, paint, silk, cotton

DimensionsOverall: 5 7/8 x 5 1/8 in., 3/16 in. (15 x 13 cm, 0.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2010.14.14

Object numberFA.2010.14.14

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionRobe shaped black détente with image of doll face with white hat, dark hair and white, high necked bodice trimmed in gold metallic trim. The words Virgen de Chapi printed over her chest. Over her head reads "Guiame" and below "Bendiceme." To each side are images of an angel and the Virgin, each in pink. Yellow angel outlines above each image. The bottom trimmed with more gold trim. A yellow loop of satin cord attaches the détente to a rubber window hanger at top.