The
Man
(1221-1274)
The Statue
This statue shows a tonsured (the practice of clipping or shaving the crown of the head), beardless male in Franciscan habit from whose cord belt a knotted cord may have once been suspended. The cord would have had three knots representing the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. No basal or other inscription is on the statue. The statue has bare feet and both hands are missing. A metal halo is secured to his head by a single shank. The head has two sections and has glass eyes. The habit is light brown with an overall floral pattern in gold with black outlines and punch work.
The identification of the saint depicted in this statue is not altogether clear. Other possibilities for the saint include Pascual Bailon and Francisco Solano.