DepartmentLatin America

Qhapaq Negra Dance Figure

NameQhapaq Negra Dance Figure

Artist or maker Santiago Rojas Alvarez (Peruvian, born 1918)

Date1979

Place madeCuzco, Cuzco, Peru, South America

MediumWood (maguey), gesso, paint, fabric, feathers

DimensionsOverall: 10 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. (26.67 x 10.795 x 10.795 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1980.26.30

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionCarved maguey wood, coated and formed with gesso, glue and fabric, oil painted. Figure wears black face mask with bulbous nose with gold wart. Wears yellow brimmed hat with feathers, light blue cape, white over blouse with black jeweled yoke. Holds baton with pink arm, black fist