GUATEMALAN NATIVITY FIGURE. 1 of a set of 18 figures, each made of terracotta, and most coated with grey, ecru or white slip. Joseph. Hand modeled, clad in a long robe and cloak. A halo is attached to the back of his head and stands erect. His proper left hand rests on his chest; his proper right hand is raised in an attitude of benediction. Dark firing patches are visible on edge of halo and base of cloak
Donor:
John Paul
Collection place:
Guatemala
Collector:
John Paul
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Figurines and Nativity figures
Function:
5.1 Religion and Divination: Objects and garb associated with practices reflecting submission, devotion, obedience, and service to supernatural agencies and 5.7 Objects made for sale, souvenirs, models, and reproductions