Moreno Costume Noise Maker

NameNoise maker

Artist or maker Gonzalo Cruz

Date2000

Place madeOruro, Bolivia, South America

MediumMetal, wood, paint, plastic sequins, glass beads

DimensionsOverall: 6 11/16 x 7 1/2 x 18 7/8 in. (17 x 19 x 48 cm)

Credit LineIFAF collection

Object numberFA.2008.56.16

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionThis noise maker resembles an armadillo. It is of silver colored metal with gold colored beads and red, yellow, and blue plastic "jewels" running along the sides. There is a wood handle. Two silver bars are attached to the top of the body near the head and tail, ea. approximately 4 cm long (possibly for a belt to be run through).