COLLECTION NAME:
Santo Collection
Record
Creator display:
Ewing, Martha Varoz (American santera)
Creator note:
American santera
Creator role:
creator
Date display:
2014
Title:
Cruz
Title:
Cross
Title:
Santa Cruz
Title:
Holy Cross
Inscription:
on back: Martha Varoz Ewing|2014 ©
Location name:
New Mexico
Materials display:
paint and straw inlay on wood (plant material)
Material name:
tin (metal)
Material name:
paint
Material name:
straw
Material name:
wood (plant material)
Source name:
Thomas J. Steele, S.J.: The Regis University Collection of New Mexico and Colorado Santos.
Subject term:
Holy Cross
Work type:
paintings (visual works)
Acquisition note:
2014, Santa Fe: Spanish Market.
Accession number:
RU0894
Measurements display:
36.2 x 22 cm
Santo Subject:
La Santa Cruz (The Holy Cross)
Santo Subject Type:
Divine Subjects
Feast Day:
Good Friday
Note:
The cross shown without the body of Christ. It is often decorated with designs made of straw. Presumably the cross would have the same patronage as the crucifix.
Rights text:
IN COPYRIGHT - EDUCATIONAL USE PERMITTED