DepartmentHispano

Saint Francis

NameFigure, Sculpture, Bulto

Artist or maker George López (1900 - 1993)

Collective/Group NEA National Heritage Fellow

CultureHispanic

Dateearly 20th century

Place madeCordova, New Mexico, United States, North America

MediumWood

DimensionsOverall: 15 x 15 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. (38.1 x 39.37 x 17.145 cm)

Credit LineLuckett Family Donation

Object numberA.1997.48.1

Collections

NEA National Heritage Fellows

DescriptionTraditional Cordova chip-carved design. St. Francis wearing a patterned robe with a bird resting on his left hand. His right hand is reaching towards a tree. The tree has carved wooden leaves and 7 birds resting on the leaves. One bird sits on the base . Base has half-circle carved pattern.