Object Details
maker
Rivera Aviles, Genaro
Description
This figure of Saint Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus Christ, was carved by Genaro Rivera in the town of Morovis at the turn of the 20th century. Several of the milagros attached to this saint are in the shape of legs.
Description (Spanish)
Esta figura, tallada por Genaro Rivera al rededor de 1900 en el pueblo de Morovis, representa a San José, el padre terrenal de Jesucristo. Se pueden observar varios milagros en forma de piernas adheridos al santo.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Teodoro Vidal
Date made
1861-12-10-1941-12-14
ID Number
1997.0097.0619
accession number
1997.0097
catalog number
1997.0097.0619
Object Name
santo
Physical Description
handmade (overall production method/technique)
wood; paint; metal (overall material)
wood (overall material)
paint (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 36.2 cm x 16.2 cm x 9 cm; 14 1/4 in x 6 3/8 in x 3 9/16 in
Place Made
Puerto Rico: Morovis, Morovis
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Religion
Vidal
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_601996