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The piece is deeply carved from a substantial block of wood with openwork surrounding the figures. It retains layers of polychrome decoration in warm gold/yellow, red, blue, green, orange, and dark brown tones. The sides and reverse also retain painted decorative details.
The carving, openwork construction, and religious imagery are reminiscent of traditional Spanish Colonial, Mexican, and Latin American devotional folk art. Pieces in this tradition were often created for churches, home altars, and private devotional settings.
Measurements:
7.25\" H x 7.25\" W x 2.5\" D
Condition:
Vintage/antique condition with substantial age-related surface wear, including paint and finish loss, cracking/crazing, abrasions, small losses, edge wear, discoloration, and accumulated patina throughout. Please examine all photographs carefully as they are an important part of the condition description.
This piece has not been cleaned or restored in order to preserve the existing painted surface and time-worn patina.
The exact age, country of origin, and maker are unknown. Based on its construction and imagery, it appears consistent with traditional European and Latin American Christian devotional folk-art forms; however, no definitive attribution is being made.
A striking devotional object with wonderful primitive character and a beautifully aged polychrome surface.
Please review all photos provided for condition and details.
All sizes are approximate.
