Cornhusk Figurines
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Barbara Becker
American, born 1947
Date1976
Mediumcornhusks, corn silk, burlap, plastic, metal, twine, thread, ink, wood
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions, Female: (Height) 3 1/4 x (Width) 1 x (Depth) 2 1/8in. (8.3 x 2.5 x 5.4cm)
Primary Dimensions, Male: (Height)5 x (Width) 2 x (Depth) 1in. (12.7 x 5.1 x 2.5cm)
Primary Dimensions, Male: (Height)5 x (Width) 2 x (Depth) 1in. (12.7 x 5.1 x 2.5cm)
ClassificationsDecorative Objects
Credit LineGift of Barbara Becker Girard
DescriptionTwo figurines, one female, one male, made from cornhusks.
(.1) The female figure wears a head scarf over her corn silk hair and holds a wooden object that looks like a broom. Her eyes are dots made with a pen or marker. A piece of gold thread protrudes from the back of her head as if she was meant to hang.
(.2) The male figure sports a plastic top hat glued to the top of his head, a pair of burlap trouser fronts, his legs are tied with twine, and he has a nail protruding between his legs. His eyes and shirt buttons are made with a pen or marker.
Purportedly handmade as wedding gifts or as a cake topper for Barbara Becker and Raymond Girard in 1976.
(.1) The female figure wears a head scarf over her corn silk hair and holds a wooden object that looks like a broom. Her eyes are dots made with a pen or marker. A piece of gold thread protrudes from the back of her head as if she was meant to hang.
(.2) The male figure sports a plastic top hat glued to the top of his head, a pair of burlap trouser fronts, his legs are tied with twine, and he has a nail protruding between his legs. His eyes and shirt buttons are made with a pen or marker.
Purportedly handmade as wedding gifts or as a cake topper for Barbara Becker and Raymond Girard in 1976.
Object number2016.31.7.1-.2
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