DepartmentHispano
Straw Appliqué Cross with Nativity Scene
NameStraw Appliqué Cross
Maker
Mel Rivera
CultureHispano
Date1996
Place madeSanta Fe, New Mexico, United States, North America
MediumWood, red paint, staw, adhesive
Dimensions13 × 9 in. (33.0201 × 22.86 cm)
Credit LineGift from the Estate of Charmay Allred
Object numberA.2023.3.2
Collections
ProvenanceDonor likely purchased from artist while at Spanish Art Market
DescriptionTraditional style cross with nativity scene along horizontal bar, star design at top, and a three stemmed flower design at bottom on red painted background
1819 – 1911 (Burmese years: 1171-1263)