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Qhapac Negra dance costume epaulettes
Qhapac Negra dance costume epaulettes
Qhapac Negra dance costume epaulettes
Museum of International Folk Art

Qhapac Negra dance costume epaulettes

NamePair of epaulets
Artist Artist Not Recorded
Date2009
Place madeCuzco, Peru, South America
MediumPolyester ribbon, metal, glass mirror, plastic
DimensionsOverall: 9 1/8 x 4 5/16 x 1 in. (23.2 x 11 x 2.5 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2010.51.3ab
Collections
DescriptionRed and white ribbon award-like decorations with large, glued on red, gold and silver sequins. Each epaulette centering a round mirror within a gold-colored metal sunburst. Large silver safelty pins are attached at back centers.