DepartmentHispano

Jewelry Box

NameJewelry Box

Artist or maker Herman Sena

CultureHispano

DateMay 1991

Place madeNew Mexico State Penitentiary, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States, North America

MediumWood sticks, gray padded velvet lining, paint, glue, varnish

DimensionsOverall (overall piano): 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (19.05 x 24.13 x 34.29 cm)

Credit LineGift of Christine and Davis Mather

Object numberA.1999.22.7v

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionMiniature piano and stool made from wood sticks. Piano lid opens up to reveal gray velvet interior lined compartments to store jewelry. PIano bench also has grey velvet seat. Piano keys painted black and piano adorned with rectilinear designs. Made in New Mexico State Penitentiary, Santa Fe