DepartmentLatin America

Haitian wood carving, Nativity

NameHaitian wood carving, Nativity

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Place madeNorth America

MediumWood

DimensionsOverall: 11 1/8 x 7 7/8 x 1 15/16 in. (28.25 x 20 x 5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.133

Object numberFA.2010.97.133

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionNativity carving with Joseph on right holding staff with one hand and the other hand over his heart. Mary on left cradles Christ Child in her arms. Looking straight on at top two points of a five pointed star that curves over top of piece. At bottom are heads of donkey, sheep and cow (dog?).