DepartmentHispano
Dance Wand
NameDance Wand
Maker
Abel Baros
(born 1978)
CultureHispanic-American
Date1992 Dated
Place madeLAS VEGAS, NEW MEXICO, UNITED STATES, NORTH AMERICA
MediumWood, leather, paint, straw
Dimensions16 3/8 × 14 7/16 × 1 in. (41.5926 × 36.6713 × 2.54 cm)
Object numberFA.1992.96.2
DescriptionSawn; straw applique on pine wood ptd. blk. Shaped as a trident. Bottom end of center wrapped w/ lathe for handle. Purchased for "Across Generations" Palmas used in the Matchinas Dance.
1930s
ca. 1680-1700