DepartmentLatin America

Band

NameFigure Group

Maker Onecimo Martinez

Date1964, STAFF

Place madeTecomatepec, Mexico, Mexico, North America

MediumCeramic, Paint

DimensionsOverall: 7 1/2 x 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 in. (19 x 8 x 8 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1979.5.803V.

Object numberA.1979.5.803V

Description18 musicians total of the band. The figures are mold made and have applied details. They are painted green, white, yellow, brown, and all are glazed. There is one woman guitarist, 6 males playing stringed instruments, two male drummers, 6 male horn players, two male cymbal players, and one band leader.