DepartmentLatin America

Papier mache mariachi figure

NameFigure

Artist or maker Felipe Linares

Datec. 1995

Place madeDistrito Federal, Mexico, North America

(not assigned)México

MediumPapier mache, wood, paint, decorative trims, glue, ribbon

Dimensions51 1/2 × 31 × 24 in. (130.81 × 78.74 × 60.96 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.2089

Object numberA.1995.93.2089

Collections

The Lloyd Cotsen & Neutrogena Collection

DescriptionStanding mariachi skeleton, playing a guitar and wearing a sombrero; his suit is black and white with silver trim; there is a scarlet tie around his neck; he has spurs on his boots; colors are black, white, silver, brown, pink, yellow, gold, purple; materials are papier mache, paint, wood, decorative trims, glue, ribbon; object is molded, painted, glued, assembled.