A NEW MEXICAN POLYCHROME WOOD BULTO
A NEW MEXICAN POLYCHROME WOOD BULTO

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A NEW MEXICAN POLYCHROME WOOD BULTO
representing San Miguel Arcangel (Saint Michael the Archangel), standing on a rectangular platform, with arms outstretched, his curled hands probably once holding a sword and scales (now missing), his elongated head with prominent forehead, dotted eye rims, pointed chin, and close-set coiffure, wearing a crimson and teal tunic over knee-length pants, each garment decorated with contrasting circular elements on the edges, flaring wings at back, attributed to Laguna/Molleno (ca. pre-1800)
Height: 21¾ in. (55.2 cm.)

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