Department(not assigned)
Shepherd with Staff
NameFigure
DateLate 1970s - early 1980s
MediumCeramic, fiber, paint
DimensionsShepherd: 13 3/16 × 7 5/16 × 5 11/16 in. (33.5 × 18.5 × 14.5 cm)
Staff: 12 5/8 × 3 9/16 × 3 9/16 in. (32 × 9 × 9 cm)
Staff: 12 5/8 × 3 9/16 × 3 9/16 in. (32 × 9 × 9 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of Bob and Marge McCarthy, A.2011.38.10
Terms
- Aups
Object numberA.2011.38.10ab
ProvenanceThe tradition of making santons ("Little Saints") in Provence, France began after the revolution when it was forbidden to have the creche figures in churches. People made them at home of wax or wood or ceramic and added local figures bringing gifts to the Christ Child.
See paperwork in file titled "How Santons Are Made" and "How Mamie Martin Santons Are Made."
DescriptionShepherd(a) carrying sheep around shoulders. The sheep's legs are tied with string and the string is then used to hold on to the sheep. The man is wearing a patched cloak with a wool-look vest and a blue tie over a patterned shirt and tan pants. He has black painted shoes and a black hat. Signed "Mamie Martin M.O.F." on top of base.
Late 1970s - early 1980s
Late 1970s - early 1980s
Late 1970s - early 1980s
Late 1970s - early 1980s
Late 1970s - early 1980s
Late 1970s - early 1980s
Late 1970s - early 1980s
Late 1970s - early 1980s
Late 1970s - early 1980s
Late 1970s - early 1980s
Late 1970s - early 1980s
Late 1970s - early 1980s