Duendi

Artist Gustave Baumann (American, born Germany, 1881 - 1971)

Datecirca 1940

MediumCarved and painted wood, leather, beads and cord

Dimensions15 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 4 7/8 in. (39.4 x 11.4 x 12.4 cm)

ClassificationsTheatrical Props

Credit LineGift of Jane Baumann, 1978

Object number1994.16.25

DescriptionMale figure with peaked leather cap, black painted hair, clear bead eyes, turquoise face with salmon-beige cheeks, also between eyes and on tip of long curved nose. Wide smile with two buck teeth. Upper body painted black, leather ruffs, cape at shoulders, above elbows, mid torso. Brown leather skirt with under shorts. Ruffs at ankles. Ruffs are red, black and yellow horizontal painted stripes.

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