figure
- Museum number
- Am1989,13.14
- Description
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Figure; made of papier mâché over cane framework; in the form of skeleton; skeleton painted beige with black markings, white eyes and teeth, mouth open; skeleton lying on back, knees bent, right arm bent. Used at Day of the Dead Festival.
- Production date
- 1980s
- Dimensions
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Height: 18.50 centimetres
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Width: 17 centimetres
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Depth: 48.50 centimetres
- Location
- Not on display
- Exhibition history
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Exhibited:
1991, London, Museum of Mankind, 'The Skeleton at the Feast: The Day of the Dead' in the 'Apocalypse' section.
- Associated events
- Used at: Day of the Dead
- Acquisition date
- 1989
- Department
- Africa, Oceania and the Americas
- Registration number
- Am1989,13.14