San Miguel Arcangel
Artist
Artist unrecorded
Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America
MediumCottonwood root, gesso, tempera
DimensionsOverall: 17 11/16 x 11 1/4 x 4 1/8 in. (45 x 28.5 x 10.5 cm)
Overall (overall (crown)): 2 3/8 x 2 3/16 x 2 3/16 in. (6 x 5.6 x 5.5 cm)
Overall (overall (crown)): 2 3/8 x 2 3/16 x 2 3/16 in. (6 x 5.6 x 5.5 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Historical Society of New Mexico, A5.1959.16
Object numberA5.1959.16
DescriptionTin helmet, wooden, gessoed sword. Figure has juvenile face, brown hair, rose-colored tunic. Stands upon dark dragon with human face, Aida style hair dress, open mouth. In the style of the Santo Nino Santero.On View
Not on view
Artist unrecorded
Artist unrecorded
Artist unrecorded
Artist unrecorded
