The Walters has in its collection a major sculpture of St. Michael the Archangel, carved completely in ivory. Made over 400 years ago in the Philippines and transported along an international trade route bound for the Americas, figures like St. Michael were products for a global market in support of Spanish interests. Follow Julie’s journey to Mexico City to see examples of other saints in ivory and hear their origin story and journey.

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Add to Calendar 20210317 America/New_York 600 North Charles Street Baltimore MD 21201 In Search of the Ivory Saints of Mexico City