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Straw applique Santo Nino cross
Straw applique Santo Nino cross
Straw applique Santo Nino cross
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentHispano

Straw applique Santo Nino cross

NameCross
Artist or maker Paula Rodrigues (died 2005)
Collective/Group NEA National Heritage Fellow
CultureHispana
Dateca. 1990 (1980 - 2000)
Place madeSanta Fe, New Mexico, United States, North America
MediumWood, straw, paint, glue, paper
DimensionsOverall: 6 3/8 x 4 1/8 x 9/16 in. (16.25 x 10.5 x 1.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Museum of New Mexico Foundation Folk Art Committee.
Object numberA.2008.15.4
DescriptionBlack painted cross with straw image of Santo Nino in center, vegetal designs on the arms and lower half, and a "roof" on the top portion, over Santo Nino's head. A straw border edges the cross. Artist's label on the back.
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