DepartmentLatin America

Lizard

NameSculpture

CultureHuichol

Datec. 1975

(not assigned)México

Place madeNayarit, Mexico, North America

MediumWood, glass beads, beeswax

DimensionsOverall: 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (6.4 x 6.4 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, Gift of Sandy Besser, FA.2002.49.55.

Object numberFA.2002.49.55

Collections

Beadwork

DescriptionMulti-colored glass beads pressed into beeswax over wood form of a lizard in mainly geometric shapes, stars, diamonds, etc. 4 legs, long tail.

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