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Mexico, ca. 1900. Santo - El Santo Nino de Atocha en Nicho. Wooden nicho made from a recycled box, lettering on the sides, painted in floral decoration. Inside sits the The Holy Child of St. Atocha in a green chair wearing blue blouse, yellow hat with big paper brim. White collar, shell on right shoulder. Staff in left hand with basket in his right. The Holy Child of Atocha is usually depicted dressed as a boy pilgrim dressed in a brown cloak with white lace collar over a blue robe. He wears a brimmed hat with a plume and carries a basket full of bread in one hand and a pilgrim's staff in the other. The pilgrim's staff is often depicted with a water gourd fastened to it. On the cloak he wears a Shell of Saint James, symbol of the pilgrims to the Shrine of Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain. The Child is said to roam the hills and valleys, particularly at night, bringing aid and comfort to the needy, and thereby wearing out his shoes. A lovely example! Size: 17" W x 17.5" H (43.2 cm x 44.4 cm)

Provenance: Ex - Morgan collection acquired at Historia Gallery, James Caswell, Santa Monica, CA.

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Doors slightly loose, paint with expected wear else generally excellent