DepartmentLatin America

Nicho

NameShrine

DateCA 1950, STAFF

(not assigned)México

Place madeOAXACA?, MEXICO, NORTH AMERICA

MediumWood, Paper, Cloth

DimensionsOverall: 10 5/8 x 5 1/8 x 9 7/16 in. (27 x 13 x 24 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1979.6.109V.

Object numberA.1979.6.109V

DescriptionFigure in center has long red hair, wears a cloth skirt and a crown, holds hands in prayer, and is surrounded by paper flowers. The wood niche has legs, and there is a separate bird that is unattached. The niche also has paper angels and glued on flowers.