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DepartmentHispano

Nativity

NameOrnament
Maker Mel Rivera
CultureHispano
Dateca. 20th century
Place madeSanta Fe, New Mexico, United States, North America
MediumStraw, Wood, Paint, Tin
Dimensions3 9/16 × 4 15/16 × 3/16 in. (9 × 12.5 × 0.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, bequest of Daniel E. Prall, FA.2018.27.43
Object numberFA.2018.27.43
DescriptionNativity scene made with cut out straw attached to black wood. Includes figures of Mary, Joseph, crib, bird, donkey, cow, cross, and star. Straw frame attached, larger tin frame around it. Hole at top, likely to be used as an ornament.
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