St. Jude bulto

NameBulto

Artist or maker Sabinita López Ortiz (Hispana American)

CultureHispano

Place madeCordova, New Mexico, United States, North America

MediumWood, glue, leather

Dimensions15 3/4 × 4 3/4 × 5 7/8 in. (40 × 12 × 15 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Museum of New Mexico Foundation, gift of the Friends of Folk Art, Folk Art Flea Market, A.2016.52.8

Object numberA.2016.52.8ab

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionStanding male saint (St. Jude). The wood of the figure (a) is all light colored except for the (b) removable staff, a circular piece on his chest and a small top knot on his head, all done in darker wood. He is barefooted and stands on a small pedestal. A small piece of leather serves as his belt.