Two Latin American Santos Crucifixes

19th century, probably Mexican, the larger in carved wood with applied polychrome, antique figure of Christ and cross, with later "INRI" silver metal mount jewel mount (18 3/4 in.); the smaller having a cast metal and polychrome enamel figure of Christ, mounted wooden crucifix with brass mounts to cross terminals (10 1/8 in.). Both unsigned.
From the Collection of the late Keith Stanley, Professor Emeritus of Classical Studies at Duke University, North Carolina
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Some surface staining and loss to painted surfaces; some areas of later paint; tallest with some old insect damage to cross, some later nails, and separation at right shoulder.