4/11/20
2nd Saturday –Traditions the Santero: Bulto making Techniques
Bultos are a living tradition of the religious iconography in Spanish folk art. Sculptures of saints and other religious figures were an integral part of the Spanish colonization of the Americas. However, long distances and inefficient methods of transportation limited the ability of ecclesiastical authorities to supply churches with works of religious art from the Kingdom of Spain. Fortunately the tradition of wooden santo carving was preserved as a folk art in Parts of Mexico and Northern New Mexico where isolated villages remain relatively secluded to this day.
Join us Saturday, April 11th as conservationists Keith and Allison discuss bultos and bulto making techniques, with objects from the Museum's collection as well as other important collections in New Mexico. The lecture will feature "during treatment" pictures to illustrate both santero and conservation techniques in bulto making and will offer people advice on the care of their own collections.
Conservationists, Keith Bakker and Allison Bingham, have helped to restore and preserve the Spanish Colonial art of the minge collection for over 20 years. Some of the items they have preserved at Casa San Ysidro include the Luna family library doors, the Pete Smith welcome sign, a 19th century cookhouse table, and the Higinio Gonzalez nicho.
Free 1:00 – 4:00 PM
