Détente with Virgen del Socavon
Artist
Artist unrecorded
Dateca. 2000
Place madeOruro, Bolivia, South America
MediumPlastic, paper, metal, glitter, paint, cotton
DimensionsOverall: 4 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (12.1 x 9.5 cm)
ClassificationsCeremonial use
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2010.14.12
Object numberFA.2010.14.12
DescriptionThick circular paper détente bears image of seated woman in red gown holding child in one arm. The words Virgen del Socavon printed across knees in yellow on blue band. The edges worked with multicolored pink and blue thread decoration. At top, a pale blue satin ribbon with a small safety pin serves as a hanger, and small milagros are affixed at top proper right.On View
Not on viewCollections
Artist unrecorded
late 19th century
Artist unrecorded
Late 19th century
