Figurine

Museum number:

3-30920

Permalink:

ark:/21549/hm21030030920

Alternate number:

JP-227 (previous number)

Accession number:

Acc.4777

Description:

Ceramic figure of the Virgin Mary. Figure stands on an orange disk base, is bare footed, wears a white robe with red/green ties at waist and red trim at neck. A blue mantel with silver edging, and a silver crown topped by a cross. Figures hands are forward in a praying position. Skin is painted pink, with painted facial features and a strings of beads around neck.

Donor:

John Paul

Collection place:

Mexico

Collector:

John Paul

Person depicted:

Mary (mother of Jesus)

Object type:

ethnography

Object class:

Figurines

Accession date:

February 24, 2011

Department:

Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean area