DepartmentLatin America
Sao Benedito
NameFigure
Artist
Artist Not Recorded
Date19th c.
Place madeSalvador, Bahia, Brazil, South America
Mediumwood, metal
Dimensions10 5/16 x 4 7/16 x 2 1/2 in. (26.2 x 11.3 x 6.4 cm)
Object numberFA.1991.22.35
DescriptionMan w/blk. face, hands holds oblong obj. at chest leve, elbows sticking out at sides. Crown once ptd. gold. Crown is cut, stamped ptd. tin, and nailed to head. Robe is blk. w/gold flowers and wide, gold bands; pk. under-robe w/gold flower.
Artist Not Recorded