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Saint Barbara
Saint Barbara
Saint Barbara
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentLatin America

Saint Barbara

NameFigure
Artist Artist Not Recorded
DateMid-19th century
Place madeRio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America
MediumWood, paint
Dimensions7 7/8 × 3 9/16 × 1 15/16 in. (20 × 9 × 5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, A.1980.64.2
Object numberA.1980.64.2
DescriptionSt. Barbara. Carved. Standing female saint, wears white and brown two-tiered garment with blue and red overmantle, stands on base, 6 sides, blue in color and holds in left hand a small representation of a castle tower.
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