Retablo
Maker
Unknown, Native American (Latin America)
MediumPigment, wood, silver glitter
Dimensions2 1/2” H x 4” L x 1 7/8” W
SignedNone
Credit LineGift of Beverly Porte
Object numberNLA2012.12.POR
DescriptionSmall wooden rectangular retablo with five standing musician figures each wearing a black outfit and hat and holding an instrument. The base and outer end walls are painted red. The interior walls are painted light blue with dark blue lines decorating the edges. The representation of an orange striped banner or rug hangs behind the musicians and dots of silver glitter decorate the walls. Folk art.
ClassificationsSculpture
Collections
Exhibitions
Beyond the Beat: Explorations in Music and Culture
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Unknown, Native American (Latin America)
Unknown, Native American (Latin America)
Unknown, Native American (Latin America)
Unknown, Native American (Latin America)
Unknown, Native American (Latin America)
