Santiago
NameCarving
Maker
Arthur López
(born 1971)
CultureHispano
Date2001/3
Place madeSanta Fe, New Mexico, United States, North America
Mediumwood, paint, cloth, leather, hair
DimensionsOverall: 14 1/4 x 8 1/4 x 4 3/4 in. (36.2 x 20.96 x 12.07 cm)
Credit LineGift of Sandy and Diane Besser
Object numberFA.2003.37.47V
DescriptionMale figure with brown hair and beard wearing a blue jacket with gold trim, brown pants, white socks and collar, and black boots is riding on a white horse with gold and red trappings and a horsehair tail. Santiago has a black leather hat and red cape hanging down his back. His saddle is black and the saddle blanket is gold and brown with red and gold designs. In his right hand he holds a sword and in his left the leather reins. Tucked into his left arm is a stiff red banner with a shell coat of arms on a staff. The two-inch high base is green on top with a wavy gold line and white arrows on the sides and with blue edges. Signed and numbered on the bottom.
