Santos in Oaxaca's Ancient Churches
A study of santos in 16th-century and other churches in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Claire and Richard Stracke. Funded by a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation.
Santos in Oaxaca's Ancient ChurchesA study of santos in 16th-century and other churches in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Claire and Richard Stracke. Funded by a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation. |
San Miguel Achiutla: San Sebastian |
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San Sebastian (Tree, arrow wounds, gold loincloth). Wood,
gesso, paint; painted eyes; 3'.
The figure is in the traditional Sebastian stance and has curly blond shoulder-length
hair. The right arm has been repaired. The right middle finger is missing. The paint is
chipped in places, especially the left leg. The loincloth is quite brief; there is a
navel. A wooden implement is in the left hand.
Location: West end of the north wall of the nave. |