Tin Retablo on Wood


Item Number: 116

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $65

Online Close: Apr 16, 2008 6:00 AM MDT

Bid History: 7 bids - Item Sold!

Description

A retablo is one type of the devotional arts called 'santos', folk art traditions long practiced in New Mexico.

This retablo shows a painted tile of the virgin with her emanating penumbras surrounded by a hand-made tin art frame all mounted on wood ready for hanging. Made by local artist Linda Valencia Martinez.  

Special Instructions

Donated by Linda Valencia Martinez.