DepartmentHispano

Noah's Ark

NameStraw applique

Artist or maker Jean Anaya Moya (born 1960)

Date2002

Place madeGalisteo, New Mexico, United States, North America

Mediumpine, wheat straw, ornamental corn husk, acrylic paint

Dimensions24 1/4 × 21 1/8 × 7/8 in. (61.5951 × 53.7 × 2.2225 cm)

Credit LineGift of Diane & Sandy Besser Collection, IFAF

Object numberFA.2005.44.9

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionNoah and the ark are featured in the center of the cross, both done in shades of brown and wheat. In each arm of the cross and in the section below Noah are a sampling of pairs of animals, birds, and reptiles from around the world, all done in shades of brown and wheat. Above the ark is a dove of peace, clouds with rain drops, and part of a shining sun. The cross is painted black, each end is T-shaped and a straw border runs all around the edge.