DepartmentHispano
Straw cross with St. Francis
NameStraw cross with St. Francis
Maker
Mel Rivera
DateLate 20th-early 21st century
Place madeSanta Fe, New Mexico, United States, North America
MediumWood, straw, paint thread
DimensionsOverall: 13 x 9 1/8 x 13/16 in. (33 x 23.1 x 2 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, from the collection of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.96.
Object numberFA.2010.96.21
DescriptionCross with stepped terrace ends decorated with image of St Francis in center, birds on upper three quadrants and flower topped plants on bottom. The whole edged in straw, the front ground of dark blue-green. The sides and back painted dark blue. Signed on back in silver sharpie marker "Mel Rivera Santa Fe, NM." Drilled at top back for hanging. Also has sinew and staple hanging hardware.Ellen Santistevan
possibly 17th century
George López
Sabinita López Ortiz