Designed by
Dames, Wilshire, Bahamian
Date
2015
Medium
cardboard, wire, sequin, paper, paint, Glass bead, glue, plastic, glitter, and felt
Dimensions
H x W x D (a. left cuff): 7 × 5 × 4 in. (17.8 × 12.7 × 10.2 cm)
H x W x D (b. right cuff): 7 × 5 × 4 in. (17.8 × 12.7 × 10.2 cm)
Description
The wrist cuffs of a man's costume for the Bahamas Junkanoo Revue, a junkanoo troupe in Miami, Florida.
The two wrist cuffs are identical in design, featuring three, round red and gold gemstones at the center of a blue field edged in red, covered in glitter, and outlined with gold beaded trim against a white background. The edges are bordered in red with gold beading trim. There are two clear crystal-like gemstones at the top of the forearm and four more at the wrist. The materials appear to be secured with hot glue. The insides of the cuffs are lined in red felt. Red felt wires are attached to the cuffs so they can be tied around the arms.
Place made
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
Cultural Place
Bahamas, Caribbean, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Type
ceremonial costume
Topic
Clothing and dress
Costume
Costume design
Dance
Design
Holidays and festivals
Identity
Ornamentation
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.140.2ab
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55c397d46-29c7-46cf-8637-d68af9513cd4

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