DepartmentLatin America

ANIMAL, FANTASY

NameAnimal, fantasy

DateCA 1960, STAFF

Place madeMetepec, Mexico, Mexico, North America

MediumCeramic, Paint

DimensionsOverall: 9 13/16 x 12 5/8 x 12 3/16 in. (25 x 32 x 31 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1979.3.579.

Object numberA.1979.3.579

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionA ceramic figure in the shape of a lion. The figure is standing on all fours, and is painted bright colors. The figure is black on yellow on the head, shoulders, and front legs while the back is colored with blue, red, and purple polka dots. The creature has gold metallic teeth.