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for Fantasy Figures
DepartmentLatin America
Fantasy Figures
NameFigures
Artist
Artist Not Recorded
Datec. 1960
Place madeMexico, North America
MediumDried skate (fish)
Dimensions15 3/8 × 5 5/8 × 4 5/16 in. (39 × 14.3 × 11 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1979.17.198X
Object numberA.1979.17.198X
DescriptionDried skate cut and shaped to resemble a devil-like figure with wings and tail. // $15 ea. Used in curative ceremonies. Often called a Jenny Haniver.
Early 20th century
Early 20th century
Artist Not Recorded
CA 1960, STAFF
2015
Mid-20th century