JP-838 (previous number (collector's original number))
Accession number:
Acc.4777
Description:
CERAMIC FIGURE OF A STRIDING SKELLETON: Modeled and painted figure of a striding skeleton. Skeleton is painted white with black details. Head is attached to body via a spring, and cotton hair is affixed to skull. Over proper left shoulder figure has a yellow/orange/blue striped serape with fringed ends. Dia de los Muertos piece.
Donor:
John Paul
Collection place:
Mexico
Collector:
John Paul
Materials:
Ceramic (material)
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Figurines and Sarapes
Function:
5.7 Objects made for sale, souvenirs, models, and reproductions