Standing Coyote

NameSculpture

Artist Leroy Ortega

Dateca. 1989

Place madeSanta Fe, New Mexico, United States, North America

MediumWood, paint, gesso, glue

Dimensions32 5/16 × 11 × 35 7/16 in. (82 × 28 × 90 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Ann Pollock, FA.2013.17.2

Object numberFA.2013.17.2

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionStanding howling coyote painted an orangey-brown color with black and silver markings over most of the body. Underside of body and tail painted white with black tipped tail and nose. Mouth open with extended red tongue and several brown teeth.