Lamanite Dancer Cape

Title: Lamanite Dancer Cape
Description: This cape was word during the ceremonial battle dances by the Lamanites to emphasize the intent for war.

The Lamanite Dancer cape is made out of a rough, rope-like fabric. The colors vary, including black, blue, green, white, orange, and gold. There is a golden eagle located on the middle back area, and gold strings go horizontally through the blue and green-colored areas around the cape. The orange ball-like pieces and white split ends toward the bottom of the cape are to give the audience a vision of feathers from a distance. The colors blue and green on the cape were to add contrast to the “blur” effect for viewers at a distance. The front of the cape was open so the actor could put it on easily.
Contributor: Justin Entwistle
Creator: Gail Argetsinger
Date: Made in the 1970s. Used until the 2000s.
Format: Costume Piece
Identifier: LamaniteCape.jpg
Language: N/A
Rights: Courtesy of the Jerry and Gail Argetsinger Collection
Source: Jerry and Gail Argetsinger Collection
Subject: Costumes; Lamanites