figurine;
model group
- Museum number
- Am1986,06.438.c
- Description
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Figurine (part of a model group in the form of a nativity scene [nacimiento]), made of pottery, in the form of Joseph; arms separate pieces of pottery tied into sleeves; hair and beard painted black; facial features carved; lips pink; wears white cotton shirt and trousers.
- Production date
- 1980s
- Dimensions
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Height: 23 centimetres
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Width: 16.50 centimetres
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Depth: 5.50 centimetres
- Curator's comments
- This nativity scene was entered for a concourso (contest) for Christmas 1985 organized by the Museo Nacional de Artes e Industrias Populares, so they represent a non-typical response to the brief set by the organizers. The makers have used traditional materials and techniques. Figure wears traditional clothing worn by the people of Tanute.
- Location
- Not on display
- Exhibition history
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Exhibited:
This nativity scene was shown in a temporary Christmas exhibition in 1992/3 at the Museum of Mankind. This nativity scene was used in the Skeleton at the Feast exhibition.
- Associated events
- Associated Event: Nativity
- Acquisition date
- 1986
- Acquisition notes
- Price for all 11 pieces (a-k)
- Department
- Africa, Oceania and the Americas
- Registration number
- Am1986,06.438.c
