DepartmentHispano
St. Gertrude
NameRetablo
Maker
Rafael Aragón
(Hispanic American, 1796-1862)
CultureHispano
Date1820s - 1850s
Place madeCORDOVA, NEW MEXICO, United States, NORTH AMERICA
MediumWood
DimensionsOverall: 6 11/16 in. (17 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.1968.22.83
Object numberFA.1968.22.83
DescriptionFigure in black nun's habit holds sacred heart in left hand, staff and banner in right. Stylized drappery in upperright corner and ege. Circle of black dots around head represent halo. Back of hand-adzed board is inscribed.
Rafael Aragón
Rafael Aragón
Rafael Aragón
Artist unrecorded
