Corn Shuck Figure - Man on Donkey
Name/Title
Corn Shuck Figure - Man on DonkeyEntry/Object ID
2025.01.010Description
This hand-formed folk figure depicts a man riding a donkey, entirely constructed from corn husks (shucks) and tied with natural fiber string. The figure is composed of bundled and folded dried corn husks to create a three-dimensional form. The donkey’s body is modeled from twisted and bound husks, with upright ears and painted red details on the face and hooves. The rider is similarly formed with vertical folds, and his face and torso are adorned with simple painted features and clothing details in red, green, and blue pigments. The entire composition is secured with fine cord, and both the man and donkey stand on bundled leg extensions of corn shucks that allow the figure to be propped upright. The style is minimalist yet expressive, relying on the natural texture and pliability of husks to create character and motion.Made/Created
Time Period
1940sEthnography
Culture/Tribe
Mestizo