| 1 | Author: | University of Arizona. Southwest Folklore Center | Add to Favorites |
| Title: | Southwest Folklore Center Magdalena de Kino painted glass collection, 1965- (bulk 1976- ) ead | ||
| Date(s): | 1965- (bulk 1976- ) | ||
| Abstract: | The collection consists of examples of reverse painting on glass objects, usually with tin borders, decorative trim or frames. The painted glass collection includes crosses; pieces intended for wall hanging; boxes and examples of unfinished pieces; and pieces from cultural traditions outside the Magdalena de Kino, Mexico, area. The pieces in this collection represent the work of itinerant artisans known as pajareros, or "birdcatchers," from Magdalena de Kino, Mexico. This collection was previously titled SWF 003. | ||
| Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | ||
| Subjects: | Art, Mexican -- Mexico -- Magdalena de Kino | Glass underpainting -- Mexico -- Magdalena de Kino | Folk art -- Mexico -- Magdalena de Kino | Christian art and symbolism -- Mexico -- Magdalena de Kino | ||
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