Devil Costume Cape Item Number: 3289/7 a from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
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.
Item History
- Made by Felipe Horta (Maker) in Tocuaro, Michoacan, Mexico during 2014
- Collected by Laura Osorio between 2017 and 2018
- Owned by Laura Osorio before April 11, 2018
- Received from Laura Osorio (Seller), Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget (Funding source) and Michael O'Brian Family Foundation (Funding source) on April 11, 2018
What
Who
- Culture
- Mexican
- Creator
- Felipe Horta (Maker)
- Field Collector
- Laura Osorio
- Previous Owner
- Laura Osorio
- Received from
- Laura Osorio (Seller), Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget (Funding source) and Michael O'Brian Family Foundation (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Tocuaro, Michoacan, Mexico
When
- Creation Date
- during 2014
- Collection Date
- between 2017 and 2018
- Ownership Date
- before April 11, 2018
- Acquisition Date
- on April 11, 2018
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3289/0007 a