Figurine

88-12-12

From: Peru | Lima

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 88-12-12
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Peruvian
Provenience Peru | Lima
Culture Area Andean
Date Made circa 1940
Section American
Materials Paper Mache | Pigment
Iconography Man | Woman | Baby
Description

Peruvian Market Doll/Figurine. Painted paper mache on wood base. Male figure playing guitar and female figure with infant on single base. Figures traditionally costumed with wide-brimmed hats. Cactus, succulent, grass tufts and dried moss affixed to base.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Einar T. Anderson, 1988
Other Number N.R1001 - Other Number

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