Zorra, The Fox

Maker Mike Rodriguez (1948 - 2005)

Date1991

Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America

Mediumwood, paint

DimensionsOverall: 16 x 50 x 10 1/2 in. (40.64 x 127 x 26.67 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineInternational Folk Art Foundation

Object numberFA.2003.42.1

DescriptionThe standing figure of a female fox is painted red on the top and sides and white underneath. The legs are black as well as the ear tips, plus black facial markings. White teeth and a red tongue are part of the snarling mouth. Whiskers, maybe horsehair, extend from the snout. The detachable tail is red next to the body, then black, and finally white on the tip and the full length the under side. The eyes are green glass surrounded by yellow paint.
Signed, dated, and titled on the belly.

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