DepartmentHispano

St. Francis

NameSculpture/Bulto

Artist George López (1900 - 1993)

Date1951

Place madeCordova, New Mexico, United States, North America

MediumWood

DimensionsOther (height): 20 3/8 in. (51.7 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of Mr. Henry Dendahl, A3.1951.1

Object numberA3.1951.1

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionSaint stands on a pedestal, with arms folded on the chest and the toes are exposed under habit. Dove perched on hands in front of chest. Cowl, cincture and skirt of habit decorated with chip carving. Cut in both upper arms are filled with wood putty.