figurine;
model group
- Museum number
- Am1990,08.153.i
- Description
-
Figurine (one of model group of funeral scene); made of pottery; in the form of candle; conical base painted blue with yellow rim; white candle; red flame. Used in Day of the Dead Festival.
- Production date
- 1980s
- Dimensions
-
Diameter: 4 centimetres
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Height: 11.50 centimetres
- Location
- Not on display
- Exhibition history
-
Exhibited:
1991, London, Museum of Mankind, 'The Skeleton at the Feast: The Day of the Dead'
- Associated events
- Used at: Day of the Dead
- Acquisition date
- 1990
- Acquisition notes
- Cost for all 13 (a-m).
- Department
- Africa, Oceania and the Americas
- Registration number
- Am1990,08.153.i