DepartmentLatin America

San Juan de Dios, St. John

NameFigure; Bulto

Artist Artist unrecorded

DateLate 19th century, Albert Golden

Place madeCuzco, Peru, South America

MediumWood (maguey), gesso, paint, fabric, glass

DimensionsOverall: 10 3/4 x 4 7/16 x 2 15/16 in. (27.3 x 11.2 x 7.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of James F. Adams

Object numberA.1982.31.4

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionSan Juan de Dios / Saint John of God. Carved maguey wood standing figure wears black and white fabric robes with lace surplice. Figure stands with arms extended, holding a Chirst Child which is missing. Eyes are glass and tears stream from them. Figure stands on red and gold base.