Pair of Dancing Shoes, Zapateados

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Description

This pair of dancing shoes was donated by Martha Gonzalez, the lead singer of Quetzal, a Mexican-American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Known as zapateados, the shoes are worn for Mexican dances that involve stamping and tapping feet against the ground to create rhythm. Purchased in Veracruz, Mexico, the shoes have a unique square toe, which Gonzalez claims is better for dancing. The shoes have a long history of use with significant wear from her performances.

Credit Line

Gift of Martha Gonzalez

date made

ca 2000

ID Number

2014.0139.02

accession number

2014.0139

catalog number

2014.0139.02

Object Name

Pair of dancing shoes

Leather dancing shoes

Physical Description

NA (overall leather)

NA (overall; outside thread)

Measurements

overall: 23 mm x 8.5 mm x 11 mm; 29/32 in x 11/32 in x 7/16 in

Associated Place

Mexico: Veracruz, Naolinco de Victoria

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Home and Community Life: Ethnic

Many Voices, One Nation

Exhibition

Many Voices, One Nation

Exhibition Location

National Museum of American History

Data Source