Astucia cape of black velvet, heavily decorated with sequins. The cape is semi-circular with a collar and ties at the neck. The collar is decorated with various-coloured star-shaped sequins. The rounded edge is scalloped, and lined with a short gold fringe. The sequin design features a large bronze muscular devil in lime green pants, crouching low. Two large teal wings with silver and gold outline spread out on each side, and curve with the shape of the cape. The devil has red horns, nails, and talons at the tips of his wings. Lined with shiny red fabric.

• History Of Use

  Devil masks and costumes are performed during the Christmas pastorelas in Tocuaro, Mexico.

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• Type of Item cape
• Culture Mexican
• Material fibre, plastic
• Measurements height 129.0 cm, width 153.0 cm (overall)

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• Creator Felipe Horta
• Field Collector Laura Osorio
• Previous Owner Laura Osorio
• Received from Laura Osorio, Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget, Michael O'Brian Family Foundation

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• Made in Tocuaro

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• Creation Date during 2014
• Collection Date between 2017 and 2018
• Ownership Date before April 11, 2018
• Acquisition Date on April 11, 2018

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3289/0007 a