New Mexico Childs Primitive Folk Art Retablo Saint Michael archangel Spanish Colonial Mkt. We bought this at Spanish market in Santa Fe in 2000. Measurements are 11 in wide. About 1/2 in thick. Signed Ramon Matthew Martinez age 7 7/2000 on back. See photos ask questions as needed. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “kamello” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
This is a poignant ex voto imported from Mexico City where it was made by Luis Vilchis of the famous retablero family. It has been hand painted on tin as is traditional and features the image of a parched illegal alien finding a water cache in the desert. There is an image of the Virgin Of Guadalupe above and the writing thanks her for saving his life. This work is signed by Luis and measures approximately 12″ in height by 10″ in width. All auctions are unconditionally guaranteed. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “funkychickeneggranch” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.