Costume Design for 'Montezuma'

Charles de Sousy Ricketts R.A. 1866 - 1931

Summary

Male figure facing to left, standing with right hand on stick ornamented with a carving of an animals head, and left hand turned in at hip. Wearing sandals and a four tier blue hat with green tassle and long coloured feathers. Figure adorned with jewels; bracelets, rings, earrings and neck layered completely with necklaces from collar bone up to chin. Shoulder pads and layers of garments with geometric patterns which trail to the ground and are lined with fur at the hem. Hair finished with beads and tassle. A brightly coloured fan hangs from his right arm. No background details.