Zebra19809 7/8 × 4 1/4 × 16 1/2"Cottonwood, paint, sisalGift of Elizabeth F. Wecter, Animal Carnival, Inc.1985.20.80(including construction) Stylized carving of Zebra standing on four straight legs with black hooves, head inclined forward with upright ears and bold black stripes on white ground. Bristly mane of sisal inserted into groove carved into back of neck 2 3/4" 1, bristles painted with black stripes. Strped tail ends in short bristles inserted into tip. Pointed ears slightly hollowed in front, interior painted black. Equine face tapers to nose lightly brushed with black paint, nostrils hollowed from front end and outlined in red. Mouth is incised and painted red, eyes are incised and outlined in black with black centers. Body and head appear to be constructed of single piece of wood; ears, legs and tail possibly separtely carved and attached.152818887David AlvarezSculptureCopyright for this work is under review. in black paint underside: 'DAVID ALVAREZ'Santa FeSanta FeUnited StatesNew MexicoThree Dimensional WorksSanta FeSCULPTURE19801980 1985 20 8 SCULPTURE