Object Details
maker
Garcia, Ramon
Description
Las Tres Marías, the Three Maries, are the Virgin Mary, Mary Magdalene, and Mary of Cleofas. They are often depicted at the crucifixion of Jesus Christ or at his tomb. But, a popular Puerto Rican story relates that the Three Kings were suitors of the Three Marys, whom they accompanied to local festivities. This radical departure from scripture is an example of the distinctive religious traditions developed over the centuries by rural Puerto Ricans.
Description (Spanish)
Las Tres Marías son la Virgen María, María Magdalena y María de Cleofás. Por lo general se las representa en la escena de la crucifixión de Jesús o ante su tumba. Sin embargo, una historia popular de Puerto Rico cuenta que los Reyes Magos eran pretendientes de las Tres Marías, a quienes acompañaban durante las festividades del lugar. Este alejamiento radical de las escrituras es un ejemplo de las tradiciones religiosas distintivas que fueron surgiendo en las áreas rurales de Puerto Rico a través de los siglos.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Teodoro Vidal
Date made
19th-20th century
ID Number
1997.0097.0731
accession number
1997.0097
catalog number
1997.0097.0731
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: 13.5 cm x 16.8 cm x 4 cm; 5 5/16 in x 6 5/8 in x 1 9/16 in
Place Made
Puerto Rico: Vega Alta, Vega Alta
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Religion
Vidal
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_602107