Figure of a black man

NameFigure of a black man

Maker Joaquin Cosmos Felix ((Nino))

Date1980s

Place madeJuazeiro do Norte, Ceará, Brazil, South America

MediumWood, paint

DimensionsOverall: 39 15/16 x 7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in. (101.5 x 20 x 14.5 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2011.45.2

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionStanding figure on pink base wears bblue pointed hat. Has brown face and neck, pink arms, straight red mouth, green shirt, red pants and black shoes. Small red word "NINO" carved into front of base. Bas relief arms tightly held against sides of torso. Opening carved between legs.