Tanuki

NameSculpture

CultureJapanese

Datec. 1960

Place madeJAPAN, East Asia, ASIA

MediumPaper, paint, adhesive

DimensionsOverall: 6 5/16 x 5 11/16 x 1 15/16 in. (16 x 14.5 x 5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1981.3.684

Object numberA.1981.3.684

DescriptionMold made, gessoed, painted papier mache. Round shape with head in relief. Painted brown head with orange and black details. Body painted red with white, blue, black, gold details. Weighted bottom - armless.

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