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Luis Tapia, Viva La Fiesta (Zozobra), 1996, carved and painted wood, 36 x 39 x 39 in. Collectio…
Viva La Fiesta (Zozobra)
Luis Tapia, Viva La Fiesta (Zozobra), 1996, carved and painted wood, 36 x 39 x 39 in. Collectio…
Luis Tapia, Viva La Fiesta (Zozobra), 1996, carved and painted wood, 36 x 39 x 39 in. Collection of the New Mexico Museum of Art. Museum purchase with funds from the Boeckman Acquisition Fund, 1997 (1997.8.1). © Luis Tapia. Photo by Blair Clark.

Viva La Fiesta (Zozobra)

Artist (American, born 1950)
Date1996
Mediumcarved and painted wood
Dimensions36 x 39 x 39 in. (91.4 x 99.1 x 99.1 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineMuseum purchase with funds from the Boeckman Acquisition Fund, 1997
Object number1997.8.1
DescriptionSculpture of Zozobra on a pedestal with large round base and surrounded by a parade procession of low-rider cars, people on horseback, cheerleaders, and mariachi.
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