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Ekeko Figure
Ekeko Figure
Ekeko Figure
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentLatin America

Ekeko Figure

NameEkeko Figure
Artist Artist Not Recorded
Dateca. 1976
Place madeLa Paz, Bolivia, South America
MediumPlaster, paint, vegetal fiber, fabric, paper, foodstuffs
DimensionsOverall: 7 3/16 x 5 1/16 in. (18.3 x 12.8 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection. Gift of Dr. J. Monroe Thorington
Object numberFA.1977.95.1
Collections
DescriptionEkeko figure with red painted pants, blue painted skirt, pink, purple, orange, yellow light-green and dark green knit cap, multi-colored woven poncho; multiple bundles of food, candy, household goods, soap, shoes, etc.
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2020 Altar Vison
Arthur Lopez
3/14/2020