Straw cross with St. Francis

NameStraw cross with St. Francis

Maker Mel Rivera

DateLate 20th-early 21st century

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

MediumWood, straw, paint thread

DimensionsOverall: 13 x 9 1/8 x 13/16 in. (33 x 23.1 x 2 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, from the collection of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.96.

Object numberFA.2010.96.21

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionCross with stepped terrace ends decorated with image of St Francis in center, birds on upper three quadrants and flower topped plants on bottom. The whole edged in straw, the front ground of dark blue-green. The sides and back painted dark blue. Signed on back in silver sharpie marker "Mel Rivera Santa Fe, NM." Drilled at top back for hanging. Also has sinew and staple hanging hardware.