DepartmentHispano
Mano de Dios
NameCarving
Artist or maker
Patrocinio Barela
(1908 - 1964)
CultureHispano
Date1950's
Place madeTaos, New Mexico, United States, North America
MediumWood, Varnish
DimensionsOverall: 13 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 2 15/16 in. (35 x 9.5 x 7.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Edward and Susanna Gonzales
Object numberFA.2006.92.2
DescriptionLong curved piece of wood that swirles around at the top to form an abstract three-fingered hand. Backside formes an abstract face with an eye, large nose, and two grooves that form a mouth.
c. 1960