DepartmentLatin America

Figures

NameFigure; Bulto

Artist Artist Not Recorded

DateLate 18th - early 19th century

Place madeQuito, Ecuador, South America

MediumWood, gesso, paint, glass

DimensionsOverall: 12 3/16 x 5 5/16 x 2 15/16 in. (31 x 13.5 x 7.5 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1966.19.87

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionSan Antonio wears rich blue robes with gold floral brocade, looks down on child he holds in crook of left arm. Right arm outstretched. Has glass eyes and tonsured brown hair. Estefado technique of carving through overlayer of paint to reveal gold leaf below.