Five Folk Folklorico Dancers before a Ziggurat
Drawing on paper • Anonymous (likely a student or amateur artist)
Style & Movement
Folk Art / Naive Art / Illustration
Medium & Technique
Crayons and graphite pencil on paper; linear contour drawing with flat color fill
Creation Period
Contemporary, early 21st century (c. 2010-2024)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8.5 x 11 inches; landscape format
Subject Description
Five female figures in traditional Mexican folklorico-style dresses with ruffled white skirts and floral headpieces are depicted in a choreographed line. In the background is a stepped pyramid structure, likely referencing Mesoamerican archeology like Chichen Itza or Teotihuacan.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair; visible creasing, horizontal fold line across the center, and slight smudging of the graphite
Estimated Market Value
$5 - $25 USD
Auction Estimate
$0 - $10 USD
Provenance History
Private collection; found in a household setting adjacent to grocery lists and everyday stationery
Art Historical Significance
A contemporary example of cultural heritage representation through amateur drawing, illustrating the intersection of ethnic identity and school-level art pedagogy.
Notable Features
Features distinct color-coding for each dancer's flower headband (purple, blue, pink, yellow, red) and repetitive rhythmic composition echoing the motion of dance.
Condition Issues
Significant horizontal crease through the midline; rough bottom edge suggesting it was torn from a sketchbook or notebook; minor wax bloom from crayon use.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent wax fading; store flat in an acid-free sleeve to prevent further creasing.