Santo Niño

NameSculpture

Artist Artist not recorded

Date19-20th century

Probably madeNew Mexico, United States, North America

MediumWood, paint

Dimensions6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Museum collection, A4.1962.2

Object numberA4.1962.2

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionSeated pose, skirt of soft peach-apricot colored gown, long and flat, chest protrudes, head is fat and thick-necked, wrinkles as if in double chin picked out with fine red lines. Left hand holds small orb, right hand lost.

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