San Ysidro Labrador

NameSculpture

Artist Artist not recorded

Date1822

Place madeNEW MEXICO, United States, Southwest, North America

MediumCottonwood root, gesso, tempera

DimensionsWithout Base: 14 9/16 in. (37 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Mrs. Raymond E. Lee in memory of General Raymond E. Lee, A8.1959.15

Object numberA8.1959.15

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionFigure stands with legs apart, hands spread to sides in pose to hold reins of plow and ox goad. He has reddish brown hair, close beard & mustache, eyes and brows. He wears a blue long coat with red lining, the tails are kilted back and a red vest shows at the front, as do red facings on coat lapels. Blue front is painted with two verticle panels of braid in loops and horizontal braid or cord lacings across front. High botas have red fancy ties above knees, real low boots carved on feet.