DepartmentHispano

Nomás Tey

NameRetablo, Painting

Artist or maker Monica Sosaya Halford (American, born 1931)

CultureHispana, Hispanic

Date2007

Place madeSanta Fe, New Mexico, United States, North America

MediumWood, acrylic paint, metal, plastic

DimensionsOverall: 15 15/16 x 46 5/8 x 1 15/16 in. (40.5 x 118.5 x 5 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection, purchase with funds from Dan Prall in honor of Dr. Tey Marianna Nunn

Object numberFA.2008.49.1

DescriptionBrightly colored street scene depicting a parade on a street like Canyon Road, led by Tey driving her VW "Bug" with Monica in the back seat. Following is a line of marchers, including traditional Matachines Dancers. The building facades have signs depicting the six exhibits Dr. Tey Marianna Nunn curated while at the Museum of International Folk Art from 1998 - 2006. The painted wood frame is an old window frame, covered with bottle caps containing different colors of glitter.