Three Wood Carved Wiseman riding on Animals
Three Wood Carved Wiseman riding on Animals
Three Wood Carved Wiseman riding on Animals
Three Wood Carved Wiseman riding on Animals
Three Wood Carved Wiseman riding on Animals
Three Wood Carved Wiseman riding on Animals
Three Wood Carved Wiseman riding on Animals

Three Wood Carved Wiseman riding on Animals


Collection

Jean Mikeska Collection


Identifier

M1039


Artist

Unknown


Description

Three carved wood wisemen figures riding animals. The wood is dyed with aniline dye in red, oranges, yellows, and blues. The three wisemen carry gifts in their hands as they ride three different animals. One wiseman rides a cat-like animal, one wiseman rides a llama or horse-like animal, and one wiseman rides an elephant.


Medium

Wood

Width

3in

Height

7.5in

Length

6.5in

Where Made (Region)

La Union, Oaxaca

Where Made (Country)

Mexico

Related place

Mexico

Name of Donor

Jean Mikeska