DepartmentLatin America

Musician House Blessing Ornament

NameRoof Ornament

CultureQuechua

DateLast quarter, 20th century

Place madeQuinua, Ayacucho, Peru, South America

MediumTerra cotta, pigments

Dimensions18 7/8 x 9 in. (48.006 x 22.86 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.1984

Object numberA.1995.93.1984

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DescriptionHouse blessing ornament in the shape of musician playing a horn with face in neck of vessel. Wears orange jacket with large buttons, brown pants with geometric and floral work in white. Figure has one handle; cream, dark brown; terra cotta; modeled, painted, fired, burnished.