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Object Number 2006.27.3
Display Title Santo, male
Descriptions
Object Description Male saint in blue robes, with white girdle, separately carved hands, one of which holds a rectangular object with a spike projecting downwards, possibly to secure an object which is now missing, secured to wood block (not original) with polychrome surface, flaking somewhat; back of head and right proper ear missing, left proper foot chipped, otherwise in fair condition
Inventory Description Effigy, male figure, blue painted robe, outstretched hand on book, base
Classification
  • Special
Department Ethnographic
Date 1900-1935?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / United States / Commonwealth of Puerto Rico / Puerto Rico
Materials Wood, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 20 x 7.4 x 7 cm (7 7/8 x 2 15/16 x 2 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2006.27.3
Credit Line Gift of Frances S. Lewis
Provenance
Collector Frances S. Lewis (1957-1959)
Donor Jennifer Seicol (9/10/06)

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