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Saint Francis
Saint Francis
Saint Francis
Museum of International Folk Art
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
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.
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