Breaking the Pinata

Photograph

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Exhibit Envoy

Candy showered the guests at this holiday party when the papier-mâché parrot broke and spilled its treats on the crowd. Breaking the piñata is one of many cultural traditions shared by Mexicans and Filipinos.

Candy showered the guests at this holiday party when the papier-mâché parrot broke and spilled its treats on the crowd. Breaking the piñata is one of many cultural traditions shared by Mexicans and Filipinos.

Name/Title

Breaking the Pinata

Entry/Object ID

TMFE.45

Description

San Francisco, 1950s

Collection

History San Jose

Made/Created

Artist

Ricardo Alvarado

Dimensions

Height

20-1/2 in

Width

16-1/2 in

Depth

1 in

Dimension Notes

Matted and framed. Black Nielsen frame with picture hanging wire