DepartmentHispano
Calavera with Trumpet
NameFigure
CultureMexican
Date20th Century
(not assigned)México
Place madeOaxaca, Mexico, North America
Mediumwood, paint, horse hair, nails
Dimensions47" x 13" x 14"
Credit LineGift of Joan Myers and Bernie Lopez
Object numberA.2022.54.2ab
ProvenanceThe donor purchased this from a vendor on a trip to Oaxaca, Mexico, in 2000.
Descriptionlarge wood sculpture of a skeleton woman with off-white horsehair playing a trumpet (detachable). The figure's greyish pigment is highly deteriorated and flaking off. Limbs are hinged.
19th Century
Mid-20th century