DepartmentHispano
La Santa Maria Magdalena
NameSculpture
Artist
Artist Not Recorded
Date2017
Place madeJemez Springs, New Mexico, United States, North America
MediumWood, paint, glue
Dimensions19 11/16 × 7 7/8 × 5 11/16 in. (50 × 20 × 14.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, museum purchase with funds from the Linton Family Endowment, A.2018.30.1
Terms
- value (economic concept)
Object numberA.2018.30.1
DescriptionPainted bulto depicting La Santa Maria Magdalena. She is nude and holding her hands in prayer. A skull is carved by her feet and two spiraling pillars are carved behind her.
