Description:

Native American, southwestern United States, New Mexico / Rio Grande area, Laguna Pueblo people, ca. 19th century CE. A lovely, hand-carved wood figure of a saint known as a bulto, depicted standing atop a pair of bulbous legs with a straight posture and narrow shoulders. Capped by a helmet-like coiffure and short bangs, the fascinating figure gazes forward from large, ovoid eyes above a triangular nose, petite, bowed lips, and a prominent chin. Liberal remains of white pigment adorn the burnished surface. Size: 1.3" W x 4.6" H (3.3 cm x 11.7 cm)

Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection, collected in 2015 in New Mexico, USA

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#149441

  • Condition: Missing arms and losses to feet and nose. Nicks and abrasions throughout. Nice detail to face and lovely patina.

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