Santo figure of St. Francis of Assisi, unknown maker from the United States

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Santo figure of St. Francis of Assisi
Santo figure of St. Francis of Assisi
Santo figure of St. Francis of Assisi
early 1800s
Santo figure of St. Francis of Assisi , early 1800s
Where object was made: New Mexico Territory (present-day New Mexico), United States
Material/technique: wood; carving; paint
Dimensions:
Object Height/Width/Depth (Height x Width x Depth): 45.5 x 18.5 x 15.5 cm
Object Height/Width/Depth (Height x Width x Depth): 17 15/16 x 7 5/16 x 6 1/8 in
Credit line: Gift of George R. and Barbara F. Waggoner
Accession number: 2015.0144
On display: Loo Gallery
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Debut
Although Spanish conquistadors passed through what is now New Mexico as early as 1527 searching for gold and silver, the first permanent Spanish settlements in the area were not established until 1598. As part of these settlements, Catholic priests arrived to establish churches and convert Indigenous populations to Catholicism. In addition to bringing religious traditions from Europe, these early missionaries also introduced the art of carving various saints and angels from wood or ivory. Local artisans quickly adapted this artform to incorporate their own traditions and religious practices. These carved figures of saints represent two examples of this living tradition.
Debut
Although Spanish conquistadors passed through what is now New Mexico as early as 1527 searching for gold and silver, the first permanent Spanish settlements in the area were not established until 1598. As part of these settlements, Catholic priests arrived to establish churches and convert Indigenous populations to Catholicism. In addition to bringing religious traditions from Europe, these early missionaries also introduced the art of carving various saints and angels from wood or ivory. Local artisans quickly adapted this artform to incorporate their own traditions and religious practices. These carved figures of saints represent two examples of this living tradition.

Exhibitions

The Spencer Cabinet
2022–2027
Debut
Kris Ercums, curator
2021–2023