Department(not assigned)
Dancing Gypsy Woman
NameFigure
DateLate 1970s - early 1980s
(not assigned)AUps, Cote d'Azur, France, Europe
MediumCeramic, wood, cotton, synthetic fiber, paint
Dimensions12 15/16 × 5 7/8 × 5 1/8 in. (32.9 × 15 × 13 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of Bob and Marge McCarthy, A.2011.38.15
Terms
- Aups
Object numberA.2011.38.15
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."
DescriptionDancing woman in long red skirt with long red floral flounce. Wears a cream floral print scarf over her hair, a red print blouse with white underblouse, and a white slip under her dress. She has a black floral print sash around her waist. She also wears white bloomers, white painted stockings, and black shoes. Hardwood base signed "Mamie Martin M.O.F." at right front of base, and "III" at proper right back.
Late 1970s - early 1980s
Late 1970s - early 1980s
Late 1970s - early 1980s
Late 1970s - early 1980s
Late 1970s - early 1980s
Late 1970s - early 1980s
Early 20th century
Artist unrecorded
Early 20th century
Late 1970s - early 1980s
Early 20th century
