Santa Barbara

NameBulto

Artist or maker Attributed to Molleno (New Mexican, 1815 - 1845)

CultureHispano

Dateearly 19th-mid 19th Century

Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America

MediumWood (pine), gesso, paint

Dimensions25 13/16 × 6 5/16 × 2 3/8 in. (65.5 × 16 × 6 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, bequest of Anonymous, A.1964.2.9

Object numberA.1964.2.9

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionHas no base. Carved with sharp definition of one block, head added separately. Figure is exaggeratedly tall and slender, with elegance of pose. Lower tunic has scalloped edge. Eight pointed crown on head. Eyes well carved with lively expression, lips curved and red.