Angel
Angel
Angel

Angel


Collection

A.V. Shirk Collection


Identifier

SH4


Artist

Gabino Reyes Lopez


Description

Made by Oaxacan wood carver Gabino Reyes, this is a hand carved and painted angel figure. With pink wings and wearing a green dress, the angel holds holding a book with inscriptions. The book inscripition reads "Mi Libro de la paz", which translates to "My Book of Peace". This angel is similar to other angels by Reyes in the Shirk Collection that have outstretched arms and hold an object.


Related Person
Medium

wood

Inscription

Paz en la Tierra y alos Hombres de buena voluntad. Soy el Angel San Gabriel y los traigo paz. Translates to, "Peace on Earth and Good will to men of good will", "I'm the angel San Gabriel and bring peace"

Width

5.25in

Height

9.5in

Length

3.75in

Where Made (Region)

La Union Tejalapam, Oaxaca

Where Made (Country)

Mexico

How Acquired

Donation

When Acquired

Feb 20 2019

Name of Donor

Austin Friends of Folk Art