Published: 2023-05-16

Images of the "Incas" during Christmas processions in Cusco in the period of Viceroyalty as a manifestation of identity.

Ewa Kubiak
Artifex Novus
Section: Artykuły tematyczne
https://doi.org/10.21697/an.12126

Abstract

During the colonial period, the old Inca nobility retained a very high position in Cusco. Members of the pre-Hispanic elite found themselves in the new social system and accepted the Catholic religion introduced by the Europeans. However, the ac- culturation process triggered the need to preserve some elements of the old traditions. An important element of maintaining a separate identity was the possession and use of traditional Inca costumes during public and religious events. Despite the acceptance of the new order, both political and religious, the descendants of the Inca nobility felt the need to emphasize their own distinctiveness and position resulting from the historical legacy. This article aims to present the presence of the Inca nobility during the processions and festivals in Cusco, as well as to show the need for a cultural manifestation that took place through the use of traditional costumes during public events or performances referring to Inca history.

Keywords:

colonial art, Peru, Cusco, religious festivals, Inca images

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Kubiak, E. (2023). Images of the "Incas" during Christmas processions in Cusco in the period of Viceroyalty as a manifestation of identity. Artifex Novus, (6), 82–96. https://doi.org/10.21697/an.12126

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