Pew

NameBench

CultureHispano

Probably madeNew Mexico, United States, North America

MediumWood

Dimensions42 3/4 × 72 1/2 × 17 in. (108.6 × 184.2 × 43.2 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Historical Society of New Mexico, A5.2018.5

Object numberA5.2018.5

DescriptionWood church pew with tall end posts (stiles), carved with stepped, narrowing tops. One high, thick back rail, incised with simple, ornamented leaf-like forms and with carved top and bottom. Foot rails at front and rails along sides. Carved and pierced ornamentation on front apron just below worn, flat, cracked seat. Front seat corners cut out to allow for front leg. Proper left front leg repaired at seat level. Mortise and tenon construction.