DepartmentHispano

Nativity Scene in two-story house

NameFigure Group, Sculpture

Artist or maker George López (1900 - 1993)

Collective/Group NEA National Heritage Fellow

CultureHispanic-American

Dateca. 1960, staff

Place madeCordova, New Mexico, United States, North America

Mediumwood, organic

Dimensionsoverall: 78.5 CM H X 29.3 CM W X 32.4 CM D

Credit LineGift of the Girard Foundation Collection

Object numberA.1980.36.403 V

Collections

NEA National Heritage Fellows

DescriptionCarved, unpainted. Pegged. 2 story flat roofed church with belfry. 3 rectangular windows with carved frames; 2 with glass. Carved exterior design. Flower cross with pine needles inside. 7 pcs. Mary, Joseph and 2 animals inside, baby in creche, angEL and 2 fence pieces outside.. Base and interior lighting by A. Girard.