DepartmentHispano

Nativity

NameSculpture

Artist Nicholas Turk

Place madeCordova, New Mexico, United States, NORTH AMERICA

MediumWood

Dimensions6 5/16 × 9 1/16 × 3 3/8 in. (16 × 23 × 8.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Richard Moe, A.2020.30.15

Object numberA.2020.30.15

ProvenanceRichard Moe donation of Cordova Lopez family carved wood pieces

DescriptionNativity sculpture on base with Mary and Joseph (with staff), baby Jesus in amanger, two animals cow and donkey, three darkened wooden palm leaves, darkened staff and cow has darkened wooden ears and darker wooden tail on both animals. Jesus is wrapped in a cloth blanket. Signed with 150.00 price at base. Non-painting woodcarvings in the Cordova style.