DepartmentLatin America

Illuminated Piñata No. 2

NamePiñata / paper sculpture

Artist Roberto Benavidez (Mexican-American)

CultureLatino

Date2018

Place madeLos Angeles, California, United States, North America

Mediumpaper, crepe paper, paperboard, glue, wire (papier mache)

Dimensions48.26H x 22.86W x 81.28D cm
19H x 9W x 32D in

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Museum Purchase, IFAF Collection, FA.2022.43.2

Object numberFA.2022.43.2

ProvenancePurchased directly from the artist who made in his studio located in Los Angeles, CA.

DescriptionFantastical creature that resembles a dog with a hookbill beak, four legs, and a tail with flowers. The head and underbody are blue, with legs and beak a rose gold color. Looks as though it is wearing a silvery shirt or tunic. This pinata creature was inspired by the hybrid creatures in illuminated manuscripts of medieval Europe.