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Gray Spotted Cat
Gray Spotted Cat
Gray Spotted Cat
DepartmentHispano

Gray Spotted Cat

NameAnimal figure
Maker Joe Ortega (born 1966)
CultureHispano
Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America
MediumWood, paint, plastic, glue
Dimensions17 × 4 13/16 × 11 7/16 in. (43.2 × 12.2 × 29 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Charmay Allred, A.2015.8.10
Object numberA.2015.8.10
ProvenancePart of Charmay Allred Collection, late 1980s-1990s to 2010; Waiting for dates and possible attributions from Davis Mather.
DescriptionStanding cat painted gray with black markings and some white coloration around toes, legs, tail, chest, eyes, ears, and mouth. Tail and head are raised. Eyes and nose painted black. Whiskers are black plastic.
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