Straw Wood Crucifix by Artist Mel Rivera and Handmade Rosary from Bethlehem

Straw Wood Crucifix by Artist Mel Rivera and Handmade Rosary from Bethlehem The Crucifix cross is dated 2005 and signed by artist, Mel Rivera with its location of production of Santa Fe, New Mexico. The item is made of wood and detail done with straw in leaves, steams, flowers, and hummingbirds. It is in very good condition with no loss to the decoration. The rosary is from Jerusalem by "Christian Families from Bethlehem" and is most likely made from olive wood or olive seed, but the material is not stated. The metal is silver in color, but no marking of sterling or 925 present. I found these two beautiful items together and felt that they should stay together.