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Monkeys in suits
Monkeys in suits
Monkeys in suits
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentLatin America

Monkeys in suits

NameFigures
DateCA 1960, STAFF
Place madeCelaya, Guanajuato, Mexico, North America
(not assigned)México
MediumPaper, Paste, Paint
DimensionsOverall: 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 2 7/8 in. (19 x 14 x 7.3 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1979.3.486X.
Object numberA.1979.3.486X
DescriptionStanding pair of monkeys wearing suits. They are painted, papier-mâché figures with large white and black heads attached to the body by a spring. The suits are red/pink in color. Base added by Alexander Girard.
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