Carapan, Mexican Folk Art Gallery.
Vintage Carrousel Sculpture by Masterof Folk Art Maximino Ibarra
ABOUT THIS VINTAGE WOODEN SCULPTURE
This phallic wooden carrousel with human figures was discovered by folk art collector & culture promotor Humberto Arellano in the early 60´s. Mr. Ibarra also did reproductions of pre hispanic musical instruments. According to México Desconocido Magazine, Máximo Ibarra´s work was admired & promoted by the writer Carlos Monsiváis & the musician Victor Fosado.
TECHNICAL DATA
| HEIGHT | 40.5 cm/ 16 in |
| DIAMETER | 18 cm/ 7 in |
| APROX. WEIGHT | 2150 gr / 4.73lb |
| MADE OF | Wood |
| REGION | San Juan Tehuiztlán, Amecameca Estado de México. |
| AUTHOR | Maximo Ibarra |
| TECHNIQUE | Wood carving |
| CARE | Clean with a soft dry cloth. |
| SPECIFICS | Signed; etched at the bottom. |
