DepartmentLatin America

Animal

NameAnimal

DateCA 1960, STAFF

Place madeOaxaca, Mexico, North America

MediumWood, Paint, Metal

DimensionsOverall: 6 7/8 x 10 1/4 x 2 15/16 in. (17.5 x 26 x 7.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1979.5.793.

Object numberA.1979.5.793

DescriptionCarved wooden sculpture of an animal standing on all four legs. The ears are pointed upwards, and the tail extends out. The legs and tail are nailed on. It is painted orange with natural wood spots, and the eyes, nostrils, and lips are red.