DepartmentHispano
Moses
NameSculpture
Maker
Jacob Salazar
CultureHispano
Date2005
Place madeGrants, New Mexico, United States, North America
MediumWood
Dimensions15 3/8 × 7 1/2 × 6 11/16 in. (39 × 19 × 17 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, bequest of Daniel E. Prall, FA.2018.27.11ab
Object numberFA.2018.27.11ab
DescriptionWoodcarving of Moses (a). Utilizes natural aspects of the wood which remain uncarved. He has a long beard which turns into a natural wood section. He is holding a removable staff (b)
Torah scroll: Circa 1875; Tik (Case): 1933 (Hebrew Year 5693)
Sabinita López Ortiz