skeleton with guitar, unknown maker from Mexico

Artwork Overview

skeleton with guitar , 1985–1995
Where object was made: Oaxaca, Mexico
Material/technique: cotton; metal; ceramic; plastic; paint
Dimensions:
Object Height/Width/Depth (Height x Width x Depth): 19.5 x 6.5 x 4 cm
Object Height/Width/Depth (Height x Width x Depth): 7 11/16 x 2 9/16 x 1 9/16 in
Credit line: Museum purchase: Argersinger Fund
Accession number: 2007.4318.01
On display: Michaelis Gallery

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Label texts

Empowerment

These four skeletal musicians make up a band with a clarinet player, two guitarists, and an accordion player. The ability of music to empower the listener or the musician can be enhanced by community performance. These figures were created for Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead festivities, which is why skeleton forms are used.

Empowerment

These four skeletal musicians make up a band with a clarinet player, two guitarists, and an accordion player. The ability of music to empower the listener or the musician can be enhanced by community performance. These figures were created for Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead festivities, which is why skeleton forms are used.

Exhibitions

Susan Earle, curator
Celka Straughn, curator
Kristina Walker, curator
Angela Watts, curator
2022–2027
Susan Earle, curator
Celka Straughn, curator
Kristina Walker, curator
Angela Watts, curator
2022–2027