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DepartmentHispano

La Pieta

NameSculpture
Maker Daniel Rael
CultureHispano
Date2017
Place madeTaos, New Mexico, United States, North America
MediumWood (cedar)
Dimensions19 5/16 × 12 3/16 × 8 11/16 in. (49 × 31 × 22 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, museum purchase, A.2018.12.1
Object numberA.2018.12.1
DescriptionTwisted red cedar branch with carved figures in light and red-colored wood depicting Christ supported by his mother Mary.
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