DepartmentLatin America

Ekeko Figure

NameEkeko Figure

Artist Artist unrecorded

Dateca. 1976

Place madeLa Paz, Bolivia, South America

MediumPlaster, paint, vegetal fiber, fabric, paper, foodstuffs

DimensionsOverall: 7 3/16 x 5 1/16 in. (18.3 x 12.8 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection. Gift of Dr. J. Monroe Thorington

Object numberFA.1977.95.1

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionEkeko figure with red painted pants, blue painted skirt, pink, purple, orange, yellow light-green and dark green knit cap, multi-colored woven poncho; multiple bundles of food, candy, household goods, soap, shoes, etc.

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