Creation of Eve from Adam's Rib

NameFigure Group

Artist or maker Luis Tapia (born 1950)

Collective/Group NEA National Heritage Fellow

Date1990

Place madeSanta Fe, New Mexico, United States, North America

MediumWood

Dimensions29 15/16 x 19 5/16 x 12 1/16 in. (76 x 49 x 30.6 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.1990.63.1

Object numberFA.1990.63.1

Collections

DescriptionCombin. bulto/retablo w/ 3 figs. Retablo shows apple tree w/serpent in landscape framed by swagged drapes. Colors: grn., bl., red, purple, org., yellow. Life-sized carved male head (God) w/dk. brn. hair & beard projects froward from top ofretablo; hands w/palms forward (lifesize) project from neck etc.