Santiago Matamoros

Description:

This wooden santo represents Santiago Matamoros, or St. James the Moor Slayer. It was made by the Ramos family from the town of Aguada. Santiago Matamoros is the patron saint of Spain and provided spiritual inspiration for the Christian re-conquest of Iberia and the subsequent expulsion of Jews and Muslims. The legacy of this conflict between Christians and Muslims in Spain was transplanted to the Americas.

Date Made: 1850-1904

Maker: Ramos, PepeRamos, JustinaRamos, JoseRamos, Justina Torres de

Description (Spanish): Este santo de madera que representa a Santiago Matamoros fue tallado por la familia Ramos en el pueblo de Aguada. Santiago Matamoros es el santo patrón de España y fuente de inspiración de la reconquista cristiana de Iberia, con la consiguiente expulsión de judíos y musulmanes. Este legado de conflicto entre cristianos y musulmanes se trasladó luego desde España a las colonias de América.Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Puerto Rico: Aguada, Aguada

Subject: Puerto Rico

Subject:

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Credit Line: Gift of Teodoro Vidal

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1997.0097.0650Accession Number: 1997.0097Catalog Number: 1997.0097.0650

Object Name: santo

Physical Description: wood (overall material)handmade (overall production method/technique)Measurements: overall: 27.5 cm x 19.4 cm x 14.4 cm; 10 13/16 in x 7 5/8 in x 5 11/16 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-1db5-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_602027

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