Doll, Tzotzil dress

NameDoll

Maker Patixtán Sisters

CultureTzotzil

DateLate 20th century

Place madeSan Juan Chamula, Chiapas, Mexico, North America

MediumWool, cotton, wood, paint

Dimensions16 15/16 × 5 7/8 × 3 1/8 in. (43 × 15 × 8 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Rene and Tony Donaldson, A.2016.6.5ab

Object numberA.2016.6.5ab

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionMale wooden doll wearing flat disk-like hat with three ribbons attached; red, yellow, and green. Hair and eyes are black. No facial hair is present. In right hand a wooden staff (b) is held. Figure wears a beige, white, and peach-colored poncho, a blue and white checked scarf with red tassles, a long-sleeved shirt and shorts. He has muscular legs and is wearing ankle-length sandals. Standing on wooden base.