Department(not assigned)

Fisherwoman with Scale and Basket

NameFigure

DateLate 1970s - early 1980s

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

MediumCeramic, fiber, wood, paint

Dimensions12 13/16 × 5 1/8 × 5 1/8 in. (32.5 × 13 × 13 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of Bob and Marge McCarthy, A.2011.38.13

Terms

Aups

Object numberA.2011.38.13ab

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."

DescriptionFisherwoman with scale. Scale has one fish on it. Woman is wearing a white cap/bonnet, white undershirt, and striped petticoat and pantaloons. She has a blue floral print skirt, red apron, and red floral print shirt with a patterned shawl. Her red and black striped stockings and black shoes are painted on. She is on a wooden base. Signed "Mamie Martin MOF" on base top and "VIII" on base back.