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Matachines dancer
Matachines dancer
Matachines dancer
DepartmentHispano

Matachines dancer

NamePainting
CultureHispano
Date2003
Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America
MediumPaint, hide, tin, leather
Dimensions4 3/4 × 2 3/4 × 1/8 in. (12 × 7 × 0.3 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, bequest of Daniel E. Prall, FA.2018.27.40
Object numberFA.2018.27.40
DescriptionPainting on hide of a matachines dancer attached to a tin back. Hole with a leather strip attached for hanging.
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