Tuck and Roll | Mingei International Museum

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Six armadillos in a variety of colors and materials from Mexico, Brazil, the United States of America, and El Salvador. 1999-11-004, 1993-55-132, 1993-55-172A, 1993-55-146, 1993-55-143, 1993-55-066.
Image: Six armadillos in a variety of colors and materials from Mexico, Brazil, the United States of America, and El Salvador. 1999-11-004, 1993-55-132, 1993-55-172A, 1993-55-146, 1993-55-143, 1993-55-066.
On View

May 24, 2025 - Feb 8, 2026

Location

Mingei International Museum

Curated By

Guusje Sanders

This playful installation emphasizes how these extraordinary creatures have delighted people’s imagination.

Tuck and Roll: The Art of Armadillos brings fun to our Entry Level cases by showcasing armadillo figures from Mingei’s permanent collection! Featuring works made by artisans across the Americas, this playful installation emphasizes how these extraordinary creatures have delighted people’s imagination.

Press Materials

Banner Image
Armadillo figures from Mexico, Brazil, the United States of America, and El Salvador. 1999-11-004, 1993-55-132, 1993-55-172A, 1993-55-146, 1993-55-143, 1993-55-066.

Thumbnail Image
Two armadillo sculptures from Brazil. 1993-55-035 and 1995-37-001.