Images(2)

DepartmentHispano

Nativity

NameOrnament

Artist or maker Mel Rivera

CultureHispano

Dateca. 20th century

Place madeSanta Fe, New Mexico, United States, North America

MediumStraw, Wood, Paint, Tin

Dimensions3 9/16 × 4 15/16 × 3/16 in. (9 × 12.5 × 0.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, bequest of Daniel E. Prall, FA.2018.27.43

Object numberFA.2018.27.43

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionNativity scene made with cut out straw attached to black wood. Includes figures of Mary, Joseph, crib, bird, donkey, cow, cross, and star. Straw frame attached, larger tin frame around it. Hole at top, likely to be used as an ornament.

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