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Sculpture, skeleton holding skull
Sculpture, skeleton holding skull
Sculpture, skeleton holding skull
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentLatin America

Sculpture, skeleton holding skull

NameSculpture
Maker Saulo Moreno
Dateca. 2000
Place madeTlalpujahua, Michoacan, Mexico, North America
MediumPapier mache, paint, wire, wood Paper, papier mache
DimensionsOverall: 12 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 8 1/4 in. (31.115 x 19.05 x 20.955 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2008.74.436
DescriptionStanding skeleton holding white wood skull in both hands. The standing skeleton has human-like head/face with red hair. The figure wears a long, hooded, red cape with sections missing. The skeleton is pink and white with black stripes, and large, frog-like feet. The sculpture stands on a red, cicular papier mache base .
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