Horny toad

NameAnimal figure

Maker Mike Rodriguez (1948 - 2005)

CultureHispano

Date2004

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

MediumWood, paint, glass

Dimensions6 1/2 × 6 7/8 × 19 11/16 in. (16.5 × 17.5 × 50 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Charmay Allred, A.2015.8.2

Object numberA.2015.8.2

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.

DescriptionWood carving of a large horny toad standing on four legs. The toad has a red mouth, glass eyes, and is painted a salmon color with black spots with white marks. Little spikes of paint cover all of the body except for the underside, which is painted a bright yellow. The toes on the front feet are also yellow.