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Nicho
Nicho
Nicho
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentLatin America

Nicho

NameShrine
DateCA 1950, STAFF
Place madeOAXACA?, MEXICO, NORTH AMERICA
MediumWood, Paper, Cloth
DimensionsOverall: 10 5/8 x 5 1/8 x 9 7/16 in. (27 x 13 x 24 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1979.6.109V.
Object numberA.1979.6.109V
DescriptionFigure in center has long red hair, wears a cloth skirt and a crown, holds hands in prayer, and is surrounded by paper flowers. The wood niche has legs, and there is a separate bird that is unattached. The niche also has paper angels and glued on flowers.
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