DepartmentUnited States & Canada
St. Francis shrine with shells
NameSt. Francis shrine with shells
Artist
Artist Not Recorded
Place madeNorth America
MediumShells, plaster, ceramic, plastic
DimensionsOverall: 8 7/8 x 9 7/16 x 7 7/8 in. (22.5 x 24 x 20 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.136
Object numberFA.2010.97.136
DescriptionAn image of St. Francis stands in grotto formed by abalone shell. On saint's shoulder and at feet are birds. To left is plastic palm tree with coconuts. To right is what looks like plaster of paris coral used in fish tanks. In the "sand" to front of saint are different types of shells are embedded (25).Artist Not Recorded
possibly 17th century
George López
Artist Not Recorded
Ellen Santistevan
Artist Not Recorded