Wood Carving of Human Figure
Santo Figurine. This figurine is representative of the Virgin Mary. It was carved from two separate pieces, the female figure and the base. It was covered completely in plaster or fresco material. There are remnants of gray paint on the dress and a dark blue paint on the cape, both has a gold leaf paint. She is standing on the head of the serpent, (Satan) who symbolically has the world under his control, thus she is freeing the world from his control. The serpent's left eye still has a bright green paint on it. The base has a little green and yellow paint still remaining. Her hands are missing the tip of her nose has been sheered off. Printed on the back of the figurine in black felt pen is D27 and the letters FRZLE.
- Object: Wood Carving of Human Figure
- Artist: -
- Circa: -
- Dimensions: 15" Tall 4" wide
- Culture Area: Southwest
- Cultural Group: -
- Cultural Context: Robin Farwell Gavin: Described in Revelation. The figure usually has a serpent at her feet. Hands are clasped in front. Usually she wears a white gown and blue cape. Early to middle 19th century. Phillipine in origin and brought by Manilla Galleon to Acapulco. Gloria Fraser Giffords: La Purisim Conception, 18th Century, Mexican?
- Donor: David and Dolores Thomasson
- Catalog #: 91.112