DepartmentLatin America

BUILDING, MODEL

NameBuilding, Model

DateCA 1960, STAFF

Place madeMetepec, Mexico, Mexico, North America

MediumCeramic

DimensionsOverall: 14 3/4 x 17 15/16 x 14 15/16 in. (37.5 x 45.5 x 38 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1979.3.558X.

Object numberA.1979.3.558X

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionCeramic building models of houses. The houses have flat roofs, windows or balconies at the front of the house only, with figurers that are mold-made or hand-built. Floral decorations have been applied. Figurines engaged in scenes from daily life, and the houses and figures are all painted.