DepartmentTextiles-Latin America

Dance cape with San Martín and an airplane

NameDance Cape

Artist or maker attributed to Capacyachi workshop

Artist Artist not recorded

Datec. 1960

Place madeHuayucachi, Junin, Peru, South America

MediumCardboard base, cotton, cotton and silk embroiderery thread, metal sequins

Dimensions30 × 18 in. (76.2 × 45.72 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.1296

Object numberA.1995.93.1296

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DescriptionEmbroidered scene showing a man (General José de San Martin) in military dress holding a Peruvian flag; background filled with flowers, birds and insects. Color: Red, turquoise, white and multicolors. Technique: Satin stitching, stumpwork and applique techniques.