DepartmentHispano

Sitting Coyote

NameSculpture

Artist Leroy Ortega

CultureHispanic

Dateca. 1989

Place madeSanta Fe, New Mexico, United States, North America

MediumWood, paint, gesso, glue

Dimensions35 1/16 × 13 3/4 × 26 3/8 in. (89 × 35 × 67 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Ann Pollock, FA.2013.17.3

Object numberFA.2013.17.3

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionSitting howling coyote with head pointed up. Painted pale yellowey-brown with cream throat and chest with black ticking on back, ears, and tail. Black-tipped tail and nose. Straw-like whiskers.

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