Clarissa Tossin

Ha' K'in Xook, from Piedras Negras to Hill Street
2017

A tall, intricately carved wooden panel with a detailed relief depicting what appears to be figures and symbols, possibly of historical or cultural significance. The panel is framed with a simple wooden border and stands upright. On one side, there is a decorative element featuring green feathers and animal fur, adding a contrasting texture to the smooth carvings of the wood. The artwork is displayed against a neutral gray background.
A tall, intricately carved wooden panel with a detailed relief depicting what appears to be figures and symbols, possibly of historical or cultural significance. The panel is framed with a simple wooden border and stands upright. On one side, there is a decorative element featuring green feathers and animal fur, adding a contrasting texture to the smooth carvings of the wood. The artwork is displayed against a neutral gray background.

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Date
2017

Classification
Sculpture

Medium
Silicone, walnut, jaguar faux fur, quetzal faux feather (dyed rooster feather)

Dimensions
Overall: 91 3/4 × 33 1/2 × 16 3/8in. (233 × 85.1 × 41.6 cm)

Accession number
2019.38

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase, with funds from the Painting and Sculpture Committee

Rights and reproductions
© Clarissa Tossin

API
artworks/59741

Clarissa Tossin
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