DepartmentLatin America

King figures

NameFIGURE GROUP

CulturePurépecha; Tarascan

DateCA 1965, STAFF

Place madeOcumicho, Michoacán, Mexico, North America

MediumCeramic, Paint

DimensionsOverall: 11 13/16 x 3 15/16 x 2 1/16 in. (30 x 10 x 5.3 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1979.3.186V

Object numberA.1979.3.186V

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionCeramic figures of the three kings, hand-built, painted, hold gifts and wear robes. Robes are brightly colored. Ceramic flowers are attached to garment.

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