Dance of the Old Men (Viejitos)
Name/Title
Dance of the Old Men (Viejitos)Entry/Object ID
1975.24.043.002Description
A hand carved wooden figurine. The figure is a man wearing a lagre hat, a poncho, and carrying a cane. The figurine is bent over and looking behind himself. He is a figurine depicting the "Dance of the Old Men" (Viejitos). It is part of a group of 5 figurines. The firgines were hand carved in Patzcuaro. The one looking back is usually placed at the front of the line. .Artwork Details
Medium
WoodMade/Created
Artist
unknownEthnography
Culture/Tribe
Mexican