Carved nut

NameCarved nut

Artist Artist not recorded

Place madeNorth America

MediumNut shell, fine cord, velvet

DimensionsOverall: 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 2 3/4 in. (3.5 x 3.5 x 7 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.131

Object numberFA.2010.97.131

Collections

United States and Canada

DescriptionCarving of Jesus extending his hand to a kneeling woman who appears to be an Indian, or it could be Mary Magdalen, with the word RECUERDO carved in it. On either side is a scroll work from which two angels appear (mirrored). They extend their arms to hold a cross. Three fine white cords decorate outer edge of nut. A red velvet cloth covers padding filling the nut. The image of Christ is seen with the sacred heart. From two small holes another cord emerges and extends 12 cm, ends in a tassle.