DepartmentLatin America
Animal
NameAnimal
DateCA 1960, STAFF
Place madeOaxaca, Mexico, North America
MediumWood, Paint, Metal
DimensionsOverall: 6 11/16 x 12 3/16 in. (17 x 31 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1979.5.795.
Object numberA.1979.5.795
DescriptionCarved wooden sculpture of an animal standing on all fours. It has pegged ears, and the legs and tail are nailed on. The sculpture is painted with water-based paint. It is black with natural wood spots and the details are orange and red.
