COLLECTION NAME:
Santo Collection
Record
Creator display:
Aragon, Luis (American santero, 1899-1977)
Creator note:
American santero
Creator role:
creator
Date display:
1972
Title:
Angel Guardián
Title:
Guardian Angel
Description:
A winged, robed figure, hands crossed at the chest. Unpainted.
Location name:
New Mexico
Materials display:
carved wood (plant material)
Material name:
wood (plant material)
Source name:
Thomas J. Steele, S.J.: The Regis University Collection of New Mexico and Colorado Santos.
Subject term:
Guardian angels
Work type:
bultos
Work type:
sculpture (visual works)
Acquisition note:
1972
Accession number:
RU0029
Measurements display:
20 x 13.5 x 8 cm
Santo Subject:
Ángel Guardián (The Guardian Angel)
Santo Subject Type:
Angels
Feast Day:
October 2
Patronage:
Patronage: Guidance on journeys; protection against evil spirits; protection especially of small children.
Note:
Angels are pure spirits, less powerful than the archangels and not known by proper names, who are thought to protect each individual human. They have the same general duties as the archangels, particularly guiding humans through this world and guiding the souls of the dead from this world to the next. A winged figure. Source: Biblical (Ps. 91:11-12; Mt. 18:10; Acts 12:7-11)
Rights text:
IN COPYRIGHT - EDUCATIONAL USE PERMITTED