Jacket Costume 1
Rare piece. Part of “Morenada” or “Diablada” dance-parades. Jackets are styled like a matador vest. This costume is about 60 years old. Embroidered with cut and shaped glass pattern that repeats on front. (Some of the glass pieces may be missing). Dimensions 25″ x 16″.
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Achachi Mask
$145.00Making fun of the Spaniards was allowed during Carnival without any repercussions to the indigenous populace. A Spaniard is depicted as a drunk with a wart on top of his very large nose with the infamous measle spots covering the entire head. Our recycled tin masks are usually painted in garish colors, but ever since that visit to the taller we have loved the plain unpainted versions.
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Frazada 2317
$340.00Woven like an aksu, a wearing blanket, its unusual in that it’s wider than long. La Paz Region. Completely hand spun and woven, 30-40 years old. Always woven in two selvedge pieces and stitched together. Approximately 53″x 68″. Dry clean. Sheep’s wool. Bolivia.
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Waka Waka
$225.00A word derived from “vaca” twice and the most essential element of the dance, Waka Waka. Picture a dozen of these parading down a hilly street. It took years to convince the proprietor of the Waka rental store to sell these to us. About 20 years old. Cow hide stretched over wood frame.
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Metal Cross with Vase
$175.00Hand forged metal cross with bird and vase. Hangs by metal hook and chain. About 40 years old. Bolivia
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