DepartmentLatin America

Merry-Go-Round

NameMerry-Go-Round

DateCA 1960, STAFF

Place madeGuanajuato, Mexico, North America

MediumWood, Ceramic, Paint

DimensionsOverall: 11 1/4 x 8 7/8 x 9 5/16 in. (28.5 x 22.6 x 23.7 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1979.5. 597X

Object numberA.1979.5.597X

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionPainted wooden structure of a Merry-go-round with swings. On each, there are hand-formed and painted ceramic figures on the swings. Swings hung on wire from crosspieces.

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