Description

Group of painted clay figures on a rectangular base. Seven male and female figures, traveling in a line. Group is led by an older female on a grey pack animal; followed by a man holding a white goat, two women with bundles on their heads, man holding a white goat, and a man with a bag slung over his shoulder. Two goats, white and black with white spots, walk alongside the group. The figures all have circular eyes, wide noses, closed mouths with wide lips, and protruding ears; eyes are painted white with black pupils. Holes are impressed in their noses, except for the older woman, imitating nostrils. Lines incised across all hands, imitating fingers. All the men are wearing large-brimmed orange hats and collared shirts; shirts done in blue, green and red, pants done in white and yellow. Women are all wearing polka dot dresses and have their black hair pulled into a bun; older female has white streaks through her hair. Dresses done in red, green, and dark blue. Base is painted green; bottom of base, and figures faces and limbs are naturally coloured. Partial artist signature carved in base.