Carapan, Mexican Folk Art Gallery.
Vintage Sculpture by Mexican Folk Artist Maximino Ibarra, Piece B
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 | 1900 gr / 4.1lb |
| MADE OF | Wood |
| REGION | San Juan Tehuiztlán, Amecameca Estado de México. |
| AUTHOR | Maximo Ibarra |
| TECHNIQUE | Wood carving |
| CARE | |
| SPECIFICS | Signed; etched at the bottom. |
| COMMENTS | We have two carrousels by Mr. Ibarra, this is identified as piece B. |
