JP-794 (previous number (collector's original number))
Accession number:
Acc.4777
Description:
VOTIVE OF A VERSION OF THE VIRGIN: Traditional image of the virgin wearing a triangular mantle (black with glitter and silver paper details) and crown (gold). She carries a small nosegay which is surrounded by a lacy fabric. She stands atop a small platform painted golden yellow. Surrounding her on the backdrop are pink, silver, orange and blue flowers, and green leaves. She is housed in a tin and glass shrine which is decorated with repousse leaves, petals, arcs, dots and flowers. H=18.5cm W=12.8cm L=6.4cm JP-794
Donor:
John Paul
Collection place:
Mexico
Collector:
John Paul
Person depicted:
Mary (mother of Jesus)
Object type:
ethnography
Function:
5.3 Objects relating to the Secular and Quasi-religious Rites, Pageants, and Drama