DepartmentLatin America
Papier mache mariachi figure
NameFigure
Maker
Felipe Linares
Datec. 1995
Place madeDistrito Federal, Mexico, North America
MediumPapier mache, wood, paint, decorative trims, glue, ribbon
Dimensions51 1/2 × 31 × 24 in. (130.81 × 78.74 × 60.96 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.2089
Object numberA.1995.93.2089
DescriptionStanding mariachi skeleton, playing a guitar and wearing a sombrero; his suit is black and white with silver trim; there is a scarlet tie around his neck; he has spurs on his boots; colors are black, white, silver, brown, pink, yellow, gold, purple; materials are papier mache, paint, wood, decorative trims, glue, ribbon; object is molded, painted, glued, assembled.
