About the Artwork
Head for Marionette
1931
Jero Magon
1900 - 1995
American
Unknown
Carved and painted wood
5 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. 14.6 x 9.5 x 8.9 cm stand: 1 7/8 x 4 5/8 x 4 1/4 in. 4.8 x 11.7 x 10.8 cm
Puppets
Performing Arts
Gift of the artist
1983.49
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Markings
Label on base, typed by artist: JERO MAGON. Carved marionette head, for 1931 production of THE PORCELAIN GOD by Lafcadio Hearn.
Provenance
Formerly in the collection of: Jero Magon
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Jero Magon, Head for Marionette, 1931, Carved and painted wood. Detroit Institute of Arts, Gift of the artist, 1983.49.
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