Early 19th century
Tempera and gesso on a hand adzed board
7 1/8 x 10 1/2 inches (18.098 x 26.67 cm)
Provenance:
Skinner, Boston MA American Indian and Ethnographic Art sale May 22, 2004 2237, lot 259; The collection of Carolyn A. and Peter S. Lynch, acquired from the above.
An old paper label on the back inscribed: San Jose / Brought from the old church / of James N.M. over 250 years old, also inscribed verso in pencil E.L A / OEL. Depicting San Jose carrying the child Jesus, the saint with a crown on his head and earring a flowering staff.
Early 19th century
Tempera and gesso on a hand adzed board
7 1/8 x 10 1/2 inches (18.098 x 26.67 cm)
Provenance:
Skinner, Boston MA American Indian and Ethnographic Art sale May 22, 2004 2237, lot 259; The collection of Carolyn A. and Peter S. Lynch, acquired from the above.
An old paper label on the back inscribed: San Jose / Brought from the old church / of James N.M. over 250 years old, also inscribed verso in pencil E.L A / OEL. Depicting San Jose carrying the child Jesus, the saint with a crown on his head and earring a flowering staff.
