Los Bailes de Nuevo Mexico

NameToy

Maker Carlos Santistevan

CultureHispano

Date2016

Place madeDenver, Colorado, United States, North America

MediumWood, glue, string

Dimensions32 1/2 × 18 1/2 × 18 1/2 in. (82.5 × 47 × 47 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2017.58.1a-e

Object numberFA.2017.58.1a-e

DescriptionOn a circular base (a) are positioned eleven animal figures, four cats and six mice. The cats are holding carved violins, the mice are paired off and are depicted dancing, and a small animal figure is under the arms of one of the pairs. In the center of the turn-table is a central pole topped with leaves (b), above which perches an eagle (c) wih detatchable wings (d-left, and e-right). Three strings attached from top of pole to base