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St. John the Baptist
St. John the Baptist
St. John the Baptist
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentLatin America

St. John the Baptist

NameFigure; Bulto; Religious Sculpture
Artist Artist Not Recorded
DateLate 19th - early 20th century
Place madeLa Paz, Bolivia, South America
MediumWood, fiber, metal, gesso, paint
DimensionsOverall: 10 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 2 13/16 in. (26 x 14 x 7.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Tom Wilson
Object numberA.2001.3.8
Collections
DescriptionStanding male with cross and pennant topped staff in hand has long brown hair and beard. Metal halo behind head. Wears red mantle with gold edging; green tunic underneath with lace edging, sash. Bare feet.
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