DepartmentLatin America
Bank
NameBank
DateCA 1960, STAFF
Place madeRIO BALSAS AREA, GUERRERO, MEXICO, NORTH AMERICA
MediumCeramic
DimensionsOverall: 7 7/8 x 10 1/4 x 9 7/16 in. (20 x 26 x 24 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1979.6.137X.
Object numberA.1979.6.137X
DescriptionHand-built and low-fired ceramic banks in the shape of lions. They are slip painted with red-brown, brown, and tan floral and bird motif decoration. Both have ridged mane and tails.