Blessed Mary of the Incarnation
Artist
Andrew Montoya
Date2012
MediumSugar pine, gesso, water colors in natural pigments, pine sap varnish
DimensionsOverall: H:39 W:28 D:7.2 cm
ClassificationsCeremonial use
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Museum Purchase with funds from the Barbara Lidral Bequest, A.2012.67.3
Object numberA.2012.67.3
DescriptionStanding female figure holding a small heart. She is wearing a gold cloak with a brown undergarment and has a white head covering. Behind the heart are the words "Es Mejor Saber". She is recessed from a blue-green border with leaves and flowers. The outer border has flowers in the upper corners and a brown scallop design on the lower part. The edge is painted black with "Es Mejor Saber" repeated on each side. Attached to the bottom is a base painted black with white pattern and a beveled edge painted tan. At the top is a similar attachment done in same design and colors. At the very top is an uncarved lunette panted black, blue and cream. This reablo can either stand or hang.On View
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