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.