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Vintage Peruvian Folk Art Framed Negreria Dance Cape
About the Item
A scarce framed fragment of "Negreria" dance cape, circa 1940s, Huayucachi, Junin, Peru.
Dating to the mid-20th century, the rare large size South American textile folk art hand-crafted of bright colorful cotton, sequins, and mixed materials, depicting a woman and military officers mounted on horses from the War of the Pacific (1879-1884), polychrome floral accents, peacock bird, and various other decorative elements.
Dimensions: (approx)
Overall:
38.5" high, 24.5" wide, 3.75" deep
Sight:
35" high, 20" wide
12lbs
Beautiful rich coloring, warm detailing, and whimsical artistic styling, this distinctive one-of-a-kind work makes for a fascinating decorative object, hanging wall art, and interesting historical conversation piece!
- Dimensions:Height: 38.5 in (97.79 cm)Width: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Depth: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1940s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Forney, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5977227744882
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