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El Rey Pascual statue

 
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Title
El Rey Pascual statue
Description
A wooden figure of El Rey Pascual (San Pascualito), the folk saint known as the "King of the Graveyard" appears in the form of a skeleton wearing black clerical robes. The figure has the hood drawn over its skull, one skeletal foot steps forward, and its hands are together in prayer.
Format Extent
1 wooden sculpture; Height of the statue: 30.5 cm (12 in)
Subject
Bailón, Pascual, Saint, 1540-1592--Cult; Death--Religious aspects; Folk art; Religious objects--Christianity; Santa Muerte (Mexican deity); Woodworking
Note
The mythical figure of El Rey Pascual "King of the Graveyard" is an important folk saint that combines teachings of the Catholic Church with indigenous beliefs. El Rey Pascual is thought to have the ability to cure disease and is usually depicted as a skeleton, sometimes wearing a robe or cowl, and venerated at home and community altars where figures such as this one would be placed. The figure is featured in Jim Pieper's book, "Guatemalan folk saints: Maximon/San Simon, Rey Pascual, Judas, Lucifer, and others" with the caption: "Rey Pascual in clerical robes. From the altar of Bruja Cataria Xaj G. Wood and paint. Height: 12." Ca. early 20th century. Mazatenago, Suchitepéquez, Guatemala. 17.8"
Collection
Jim and Jeanne Pieper Collection, AR-010, RP26
Donor
Jim and Jeanne Pieper
Type
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Geographic Location
Mazatenango (Guatemala)
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