DepartmentHispano
La Conquistadora (Our Lady of Peace)
NameStraw applique with carving
Maker
Jean Anaya Moya
(born 1960)
Date2002
Place madeGalisteo, New Mexico, United States, North America
Mediumwood, gesso, paint, glue, varnish, straw
DimensionsOverall: 24 5/16 x 15 3/4 x 3 15/16 in. (61.8 x 40 x 10 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection, Gift of Diane & Sandy Besser
Object numberFA.2006.39.18
DescriptionFull figure image of La Conquistadora in a gown and cape all done in various flower designs in straw and other material (glass??) On her head is a hat-like straw crown with a cross on top. Around her head and on her crown is an intricate straw halo. She is inset against a black background with a gold arch above her painted with flowers. On each side is a wooden frame painted red with carved gold and red columns on the bottom half. Sitting on top is a hip roof with a carved red and gold lunette with black feather design against a green background. On top of the roof is a straw applique cross bordered in straw and with a flower and line design on front and back against a black background. A straw vine design runs around the small base for the cross. The lady and frame sit on an oblong base painted red on top and black on the sides with a straw vine and flower design running along the edge.
