made of molave ("vitex cofassus") wood, the statue stands about and is characterized by dark skin, sinitic features, and long brunette hair. she is dressed in both a manto and a stylized "tapis", the traditional wraparound skirt of filipino women. among her regalia are a sceptre, a parure of jewels offered by archbishop of manila rufino j. cardinal santos in 1960, and a gold crown bestowed by pope paul vi during his visit to manila cathedral on 16 may 1971.