Artist

Genaro Rivera Aviles

born Orocovis, Puerto Rico 1861-died Morovis, Puerto Rico 1941
Also known as
  • Genaro Rivera Avilés
Born
Orocovis, Puerto Rico
Died
Morovis, Puerto Rico
Biography

Genaro Rivera Aviles was the son of Francisco Rivera, a prominent santero on the island of Puerto Rico. Santeros were makers of santos, carved wooden images of saints used in prayers. Genaro and his father worked together in the mountainous region around Corozal.

Works by this artist (6 items)

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Florence Resnikoff, Ripple Pendant, 1984, 14k gold, titanium, niobium, and moonstone, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Carl Resnikoff, 2009.18.3A-B, © 1984, Florence Resnikoff
Ripple Pendant
Artist
Date1984
14k gold, titanium, niobium, and moonstone
Not on view
Florence Resnikoff, Choker, 1965, sterling silver, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Carl Resnikoff, 1997.47.2
Choker
Artist
Date1965
sterling silver
Not on view
Florence Resnikoff, Cross Axis Earrings, 1952, fine and sterling silver, plique a jour enamel, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Carl Resnikoff, 1997.47.1A-B
Cross Axis Earrings
Artist
Date1952
fine and sterling silver, plique a jour enamel
Not on view
Florence Resnikoff, Transposed Inlays Neckpiece, 1978, sterling silver, bronze, gold, mokume-gane disc, turquoise, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Carl Resnikoff, 1997.47.3
Transposed Inlays Neckpiece
Artist
Date1978
sterling silver, bronze, gold, mokume-gane disc, turquoise
Not on view