Artist:

Patrociño Barela, born Bisbee, AZ ca. 1900-died Canon, NM 1964  Search this

Medium:

carved juniper

Dimensions:

17 x 10 1/2 x 5 3/4 in. (43.2 x 26.7 x 14.6 cm.)

Type:

Sculpture

Folk Art

Date:

ca. 1935-1943

Luce Center Label:

According to Christian tradition, St. George slew a dragon with the help of God and one strike of his lance. In this carving the top of the saint’s weapon forms a cross to show the source of his miraculous victory. Each of Patrociño Barela’s sculptures is carved from a single block of wood because he believed that this increased its spiritual power.

Topic:

New Deal\Works Progress Administration, Federal Art Project\New Mexico  Search this

Emblem\cross  Search this

Religion\saint\St. George  Search this

Credit Line:

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the General Services Administration

Object number:

1985.65.1

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

See more items in:

Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection

Department:

Painting and Sculpture

On View:

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 3rd Floor, 26B

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 3rd Floor

Data Source:

Smithsonian American Art Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk73f4d7d8f-b256-4259-b028-be7888a00978

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:saam_1985.65.1