DepartmentLatin America

Deer

NameAnimal

DateCA 1965, STAFF

Place madeOaxaca, Mexico, North America

MediumWood, Paint

DimensionsOverall: 6 9/16 x 10 5/8 x 3 15/16 in. (16.6 x 27 x 10 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1979.5.767

Object numberA.1979.5.767

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionCarved wooden sculpture in the shape of a deer. It is sitting back on its hind legs. They are bent and the front legs are stretched out. The deer is painted brown and has black spots, black antlers, and red eyes.

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