DepartmentLatin America

Devil

NameFigure, Fantasy

Maker Manuel Jimenez (Mexican, 1919 - 2005)

DateCA 1970, STAFF

Place madeARRAZOLA, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

MediumWood, Paint

DimensionsOverall: 11 15/16 x 5/16 x 3 7/16 in. (30.3 x 0.8 x 8.7 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1979.5.741X.

Object numberA.1979.5.741X

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionCarved wooden sculptures of devils. They are brightly painted, red body, legs, and face. They wear yellow pants, have black horns, boots, and belts. The devils have fuchsia ears and are holding staffs.

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