Model of a mariachi band member. Tiny figure is of a man playing a Veracruz style harp, with instrument’s end balanced against his chest, left hand holding it on a diagonal while the right plays the strings. He wears a wide brimmed hat, undecorated, a white shirt, and light grey pants with a blue belt. Figure is precisely painted. His feet are planted on a small square base.

• Narrative

  Collected in Mexico by the donor's grandmother, Harriet MacDonald (nee McCurdy), in the 1930s.

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• Type of Item figure
• Culture Mexican
• Material paint, metal
• Measurements height 2.2 cm, width 0.7 cm, depth 2.5 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Harriet Dickie McCurdy, Penny Perry
• Received from Penny Perry

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• Made in Mexico

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• Creation Date before 1940
• Ownership Date before 1945, before August 2, 2016
• Acquisition Date on August 2, 2016

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• Condition excellent
• Accession Number 3191/0006