Crucifix – From the Vicinity of Mora
1935-1942
Far from a typical Renaissance crucifix, this vibrant study captures the raw energy of New Mexican folk art traditions. The figure is stylized with bold red wounds, a geometric yellow loincloth featuring a circular motif, and a cross decorated with repeating patterns, looking almost like a graphic symbol rather than a realistic depiction. Created by E. Boyd between 1935 and 1942, the piece likely documents a traditional 'santero' carving found near Mora, New Mexico. It preserves a unique slice of regional religious history, showing how faith was expressed through bold, simplified forms in the American Southwest.
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