Wooden figure of an animal. Creature is carved from several pieces of wood, with torso and head one piece, legs each separate pieces nailed onto the body in a wide stance. Tail (part b) is long and tapered at end. The large leaf shaped ears (parts c and d) fit into small holes bored high on the head. Animal’s mouth is open, with tongue emerging, white teeth painted along the edges. Nostrils are incised above. Eyes sit on the sides of the head and are painted white, green and blue. The body is bright pink overall with large patches of black.

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• Type of Item figure
• Culture Mexican
• Material paint, wood, metal
• Measurements height 19.0 cm, width 39.0 cm, depth 16.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Jann Bailey
• Received from Jann Bailey

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• Made in Oaxaca

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• Ownership Date before October 18, 2016
• Acquisition Date on October 18, 2016

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• Item Classes carvings & sculpture
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3210/0005 a-d