This Charming Wooden Altar, Retablo, Niche or Nicho was hand carved and painted in the Mexican Town of. This piece is Brand new… This beautiful piece is of la Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe – Free Standing or as a Wall hanging – Folk Art.. When it is closed It measures 14 inches tall by 8 inches wide and 4 inches deep. It can be placed on a table free standing or hung on a wall by the loop attached to the back. Very charming would make a lovely addition to any collection of Mexican Folk Art or decorative accent to your home or collection devoted to Our Lady of Guadalupe. The doors are carved roses, the flowers associated with the Guadalupe. When the doors are opened she is a full lenght figure. The Virgin of Guadalupe is the Patron Saint of Mexico, and traditionally a Dark Skinned Lady who spoke to Juan Diego in his native tongue of Nahuatl. This is a wonderful piece of Mexican Folk Art and would make a lovely accent to your home! Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “Hand Carved & Painted Wood Altar Piece Our Lady of Guadalupe Mexican Folk Art” is in sale since Monday, January 29, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Latin American\Mexico\Folk Art”. The seller is “oaxacanarts” and is located in Dedham, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Provenance: Newly made
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico