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19th C. Mexican Wood Nicho with Praying Saint / Jesus

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19th C. Mexican Wood Nicho with Praying Saint / Jesus
19th C. Mexican Wood Nicho with Praying Saint / Jesus
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Description
Latin America, Mexico, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An old, hand-crafted wooden nicho with doors that open to a kneeling figure inside, perhaps Jesus given the stigmata and graphic blood flowing from his chest, wavy tresses, and beard. The figure is finely carved and painted with a green lower garment with a red tinged sash, gold leaf on the coiffure and areas of upper body, and finely delineated facial features. Size: 4.5" W x 7.25" H (11.4 cm x 18.4 cm)

Provenance: Ex-private collection of Deacon K. Giacone

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#116492
Condition
One door not attached. Minor losses and surface wear to nicho. Figure is missing left arm and shows surface wear, paint loss, and a few nicks here and there.
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19th C. Mexican Wood Nicho with Praying Saint / Jesus

Estimate $400 - $600
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Starting Price $200
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