San Rafael

NameSculpture/Bulto

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Place madePecos, New Mexico, United States, North America

MediumTempera, gesso, wood

Dimensions38.5 cm high, base 24.5 x 17.5 x 2 cm

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Historical Society of New Mexico, A5.1953.40

Object numberA5.1953.40

DescriptionFigure has looped drapery of cloth dipped in yeso, short curly hair, usual bare knees. A flat prop of wood covered with yeso was placed behind back to support weak legs of figure. On back is pasted a label written: "AD 1760. San Rafael the Fisherman Pecos Indian Church. Oxp $5.00." Unlike many old dealers' labels this may be the approximate correct date for this santo, based on its stylistic treatment. Mended feet with glue, yeso, toned color, waxed.