Costume sketch for character, El Afro
The design from the play Nostalgia Tropical shows a headpiece, an elaborate neck collar, accessories on his hands and feet, and trunks to match.
Notes:
Creator: Ferra, MaxCostume designer: Barceló, Randy, 1946-1994
This design is designated El Afro. The design has been taped onto a piece of paper by the artist. The designs represent a range of Afro-Cuban musical genres, from el Danzón, the official dance of Cuba, to la rumba to "La Guajuira." Stamp on bottom right corner: Associate member United Scenic Artists; initials: RB.
Object date: 1993
Coverage (temporal): 1990-2000
Coverage (spatial): New York, New York
Object details:
- Physical object type:
- Costume design drawings
- Digital object format:
- Image
- Object ID:
- chc0454000024
- Collection:
- Randy Barcelo Collection
- License:
- University of Miami copyright policy