Dr. William M. Lannik (William Maurice LaZebnik), Non-Indian, 1917-2004 Search this
Previous owner:
Dr. William M. Lannik (William Maurice LaZebnik), Non-Indian, 1917-2004 Search this
Donor:
Dr. William M. Lannik (William Maurice LaZebnik), Non-Indian, 1917-2004 Search this
Title:
The God of the Tomato
Object Name:
Cutout figure
Media/Materials:
Paper, glue
Techniques:
Cut, glued
Dimensions:
26.6 x 10.2 cm
Object Type:
Made-for-Sale items and Souvenirs
Place:
San Pablito, Mezquital Valley; Pahuatlán; Huejutla de Reyes Municipality; Hidalgo State; Mexico
Date created:
1965-1969
Collection History:
Collected by Dr. William M. Lannik (1917-2004, a New York City area physician and artifact collector) during a study of Otomí paper figures and curing practices; donated to MAI by Dr. William Lannik in 1967.
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