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

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A NEW MEXICAN POLYCHROME WOOD BULTO
representing Santa Barbara (Saint Barbara), standing erect on a rectangular wood base, with hands held forward, proffering a rosary, her carved head with angular features and backswept coiffure, surmounted by a crown, wearing a dress with three flounces, overlaid by a three-quarter length cloak constructed of cloth and gesso, attributed to Santo Nino Santero (ca. 1830 - 1860)
Height: 20¼ in. (51.4 cm.)

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