Santa Gertrudis

NameCarving, Figure

Maker José Aragón (Hispanic American, 1796-1862)

Place madeNEW MEXICO, United States, Southwest, North America

DimensionsOverall: 17 5/16 in. (44 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, bequest of Cady Wells, A9.1954.18 B

Object numberA9.1954.18 B

DescriptionShe has a large, smooth face, large hands, wears nun's habit, wimple, torpedo shaped sleeves. Having lost her attributes she might be taken for Sta. Rita, but there is the trace of a star or stigmata on the forehead. However, the pose of the hands does not allow for having held a skull.