DepartmentHispano

Rosary

NameRosary

Artist Artist not recorded

Date19th c

Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America

MediumWood, wire, thread

DimensionsOverall: 16 15/16 in. (43 cm)
Other (cross): 2 5/16 in. (5.8 cm)
Other (cross): 1 3/16 in. (3 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of the Historical Society of New Mexico, A5.1996.1

Object numberA5.1996.1

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionWooden rosary. Wooden cross with concentric circle designs over surfaces, both sides. Beads are wooden with carved knobs all over surface (rosebud design). 53 beads, partly on original wire chain and partly strung together with string and thread.