Bobcat, large

NameAnimal figure

Artist Artist unrecorded

CultureHispano

Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America

MediumWood, wood splinters, paint, glue

Dimensions30 1/8 × 12 5/8 × 26 3/4 in. (76.5 × 32 × 68 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Charmay Allred, A.2015.8.14

Object numberA.2015.8.14

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

ProvenancePart of Charmay Allred Collection, late 1980s-1990s to 2010; Waiting for dates and possible attributions from Davis Mather.

DescriptionSeated bobcat painted a splotchy brown over white. The short upraised tail has a black tip. Each foot has five wooden black claws. The teeth are tan and mouth and tongue are red. Wood splinters form the ruff on each side of the head and down the chest, tufts on the ears, as well as whiskers and eyebrows. Eyes are painted.