St. Francis Xavier, (sculpture).

St. Francis Xavier, (sculpture).

Rivera, Francis, sculptor.

St. Francis Xavier, (sculpture).

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Sculpture: fiberglass; Base: wood.

Sculpture: approx. H. 11 ft.; Base: approx. 12 x 49 x 49 in.

Full-length figure of St. Francis Xavier stands on a low square base. He wears a priest's vestments which include a long black robe under a shorter white garment and black cap. He holds an open Bible in both hands, close to his face.

Religion -- Saint -- St. Francis

Dress -- Ecclesiastical

Object -- Written Matter -- Bible

Outdoor Sculpture -- New Mexico -- Albuquerque

Administered by Albuquerque Founders' Day, Inc., 303 Romero N.W., Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104

Located Sheraton Old Town, 800 Rio Grande Boulevard, N.W., Albuquerque, New Mexico

The sculpture was created to honor the founders of Albuquerque. It is paraded in the Old Town square during the annual Founders' Day celebration. When not being used for the parade, the piece stands in the lobby of the Sheraton Old Town hotel.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Mexico survey, 1994.

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