Department(not assigned)

Sheep

NameFigure, Animal

DateLate 1970s - early 1980s

(not assigned)AUps, Cote d'Azur, France, Central America

MediumCeramic, paint

Dimensions4 3/4 × 2 3/8 × 5 7/8 in. (12 × 6 × 15 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of Bob and Marge McCarthy, A.2011.38.28

Terms

Aups

Object numberA.2011.38.28

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."

DescriptionStanding white sheep with head up. Painted face, black hooves.