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Alebrije, Pink Dragon with Second Face
Alebrije, Pink Dragon with Second Face
Alebrije, Pink Dragon with Second Face
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentLatin America

Alebrije, Pink Dragon with Second Face

NameSculpture
Maker Linares Family
Datec. 1990
Place madeMexico City, Mexico, North America
MediumPapier-mâché, paint
DimensionsOverall: 22 × 23 × 17 in. (55.8801 × 58.4201 × 43.1801 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, International Folk Art Foundation Collection, gift of Diane and Sandy Besser, FA.2006.55.7
Object numberFA.2006.55.7
DescriptionColorful open-mouthed dragon with sharp teeth and protruding tongue, with a second, gaping-mouthed face in belly. Stands upright on back legs, long curving tail.