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20th C. Mexican Male Dancer Wearing Torito on Head

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20th C. Mexican Male Dancer Wearing Torito on Head

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Description

** A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit The Fowler Museum at UCLA **

Latin America, Mexico, ca. mid 20th century CE. A carved wood figure with a corn husk head and a scarecrow-like visage depicting a male dancer wearing a "torito" on his head. The "torito" icon wood and paper effigy (generally a bull) that is filled with fireworks that explodes as the dancer cavorts through the crowd of watchers. Size: 7.5" W x 13.75" H (19 cm x 34.9 cm)

Provenance: Ex-private Morgan collection, Santa Monica, CA.

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Condition

Stable pressure cracks to hands. Else intact and excellent.

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20th C. Mexican Male Dancer Wearing Torito on Head

Name: 20th C. Mexican Male Dancer Wearing Torito on Head
SKU: 46863756
Price: 85 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $200

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