DepartmentEurope
Musicians Figure Group
NameFigure Group
Artist or maker
Wiktor Rysio
CulturePolish
Dateca. 1955
Place madeOZORKOW/LECZYCA, LODZ, POLAND, Europe
MediumWood
DimensionsOverall: 8 7/8 x 2 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. (22.5 x 7 x 11.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1980.56.726X.
Object numberA.1980.56.726X
DescriptionThe piece is carved and painted with water-based paints. It depicts a man seated with legs crossed, holding a red accordion on his knees. He sits on a yellow chair and wears a green hat, black boots, and has a mustache. One version features a brown suit, while the other has a dark blue suit. Each piece is priced at $60. One accordian player has a black mustache (a), and the other has a brown mustache (b).
ca. 1960
CA 1960, STAFF