DepartmentTextiles-Hispano US

Fire Dancer Costume

NameFire Dancer Costume, Fiesta

Maker Jaques Cartier

Dateca. 1940, staff

Place madeSanta Fe, New Mexico, United States, North America

MediumFiber, plastic

Credit LineGift of James and Jeanette Lilienthal

Object numberA.1985.126.1

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionThis is for use in Fiesta event of the burning of Zozobra. Pink long john type underwear, long sleeves, and round neck. Sequins and disc ornaments attached on arms, and chest. Pink strips attached at knees (garment has feet).

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