Department(not assigned)

Angel

NameFigure

DateLate 1970s - early 1980s

(not assigned)AUps, Cote d'Azur, France, Europe

MediumCeramic, fiber, wood, paint

Dimensions11 13/16 × 8 7/16 × 9 7/16 in. (30 × 21.5 × 24 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of Bob and Marge McCarthy, A.2011.38.6

Terms

Aups

Object numberA.2011.38.6

ProvenanceThe tradition of making santons ("Little Saints") in Provence, France began after the revolution when it was forbidden to have the creche figures in churches. People made them at home of wax or wood or ceramic and added local figures bringing gifts to the Christ Child. See paperwork in file titled "How Santons Are Made" and "How Mamie Martin Santons Are Made."

DescriptionAngel with golden wings and white garment and undergarments. Bare feet with holes to secure to included wooden base. Wears a blue sash belt and and a white sash around neck and down back. The blue sash hides wires that can be used for hanging. Also has some clear fishing wire for hanging. Base top signed "Mamie Martin M.O.F."