Suri-sicuris Dance - La Paz, Bolivia
This dance originates from the Altiplano region of Bolivia and existed already before the arrival of the Spaniards. The dancers of Suri-sicuris (Aymara words suri ('ostrich') and sikuri (zampona musician) wear imposing circular crowns made of ostrich feathers with bright colors in the central part. The rst of their costumes are far more restrained
Picture No
10578265
Media ID
46549324
Size
5500px x 3477px
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Credit
Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Source
Unattributed postcard
Date
1930
