borla

Manco was "crowned" with the _borla_ or fringe on March 24, 1534, at

Relación de la conquista del Perú. English Pedro Sancho 1918

He also arrayed himself in regal garments and adorned his person with certain regal ornaments, of which the collar now worn by you, Lord, was the most important next to the imperial borla, or tasselled fringe of scarlet, adorned with coraquenque feathers, which was the distinguishing insignia of royalty.

Harry Escombe A Tale of Adventure in Peru Harry Collingwood 1886

There was only one item in this costume which Harry had worn before, and that was the borla or tasselled fringe of scarlet round the temples, which proclaimed his royal rank.

Harry Escombe A Tale of Adventure in Peru Harry Collingwood 1886

He was only just ready in the nick of time, for as Arima was completing the adjustment of the imperial borla upon the young monarch's temples, the lord high chamberlain appeared with the intimation that the guests were all assembled, and that nothing now was needed, save the Inca's presence, to enable the banquet to be begun.

Harry Escombe A Tale of Adventure in Peru Harry Collingwood 1886

This was the llautu, or turban, which the Indian at once proceeded with deft fingers to bind about his royal master's head in such a manner as to afford complete protection from the ardent rays of the sun while leaving the borla, or tasselled fringe of scarlet, which was really the royal diadem, fully exposed to view.

Harry Escombe A Tale of Adventure in Peru Harry Collingwood 1886

The imperial borla was instantly snatched from his temples by a soldier named Estete, and the unhappy monarch, strongly secured, was removed to a neighboring building, where he was carefully guarded.

The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09 John [Editor] Rudd 1885

His short hair was decorated with golden ornaments, and the imperial _borla_ encircled his temples.

The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09 John [Editor] Rudd 1885

He spoke of a day of regeneration for the Indians; of liberty and happiness not far distant, when the yoke of the Spaniard would be thrown off their necks, and the race of their Inca should again wear the crimson _borla_ of their monarchy.

Manco, the Peruvian Chief An Englishman's Adventures in the Country of the Incas William Henry Giles Kingston 1847

Tupac Amaru himself was habited as tradition has described Atahualpa; and he wore as a crown the crimson _borla_, or fringe, which hung down as low as the eye-brow, and gave a very peculiar expression to his grave and handsome countenance.

Manco, the Peruvian Chief An Englishman's Adventures in the Country of the Incas William Henry Giles Kingston 1847

He stood elevated above the rest on a mound of earth under a canopy of cloth of many colours; and I observed that the _borla_, the red fringe worn only in ancient days by the proud Incas, bound his brow.

Manco, the Peruvian Chief An Englishman's Adventures in the Country of the Incas William Henry Giles Kingston 1847