DepartmentLatin America

Figure, Fantasy

NameFigure, Fantasy

Maker Julian Acero

DateCA 1960, STAFF

Place madeTlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico, North America

MediumCeramic, Paint

DimensionsOverall: 7 1/2 x 6 11/16 x 2 3/8 in. (19 x 17 x 6 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1979.5.269

Object numberA.1979.5.269X

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionHand-built ceramic sculptures of mermaids. They are painted, varnished, standing on two legs as well as a fish tail. Three are juggling and five play stringed instruments.

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