Mexican shrine with flowers

NameMexican shrine with flowers

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Place madeNorth America

MediumWood, paper, metal, fiber (cloth), plastic, glass

DimensionsOverall: 16 5/16 x 8 11/16 x 4 3/16 in. (41.5 x 22 x 10.7 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.81

Object numberFA.2010.97.81

Collections

United States and Canada

DescriptionNicho or Wood shrine or nicho with hinged double doors on four feet that bears traces of pink and red paint. Inside, surrounded by paper flowers, a Madonna stands on a wood block pedestal. She has a painted face, raveled reddish-gold yarn hair and wears a blue robe with silver foil decorations over a pink robe. Her hands are together before her and one foot is missing.