When
the Spanish came to Mexico in the 1500's they brought Catholicism with
them. Missionary priests, intent on telling the story of the saints and
Christ to the indigenous people, used paintings and figures to relay the
stories that meant so much to them. Over time, lay people continued
telling these stories, creating visuals in their own unique way. Today,
this art form has both secular and cultural aspects.
Santos are religious figures, ideally (but not always) created by a
santero, a saint maker.
Exvotos are,
traditionally, paintings on tin that are signed and dated, like personal
thank you notes to God. They tell publicly why the painter is saying
thank you, perhaps for a recovery from illness or other misfortune, in a
very public way. Though personal expressions of faith, exvotos are left
on church altars or hung in chapels. The first exvotos were Italian; the
practice spread through Europe and was brought to the New World. Today,
exvotos can be drawings on paper.
Retablos
traditionally are two-dimensional paintings on tin or pine of a saint or
about a religious theme. In Mexico, "retablos" and "exvotos" are
sometimes used interchangeably, but retablo most correctly refers to
sacred images painted on wooden panels behind altars.
Nichos are small,
painted, and embellished shadow boxes that hold images of virgins,
saints, folk heroes, day of the dead figures and other cultural icons
for the home altar. Some have doors or other architectural features.
Bultos are
three-dimensional statues of Christ, virgins, saints, or other religious
figures that are carved and covered with gesso and painted. Sometimes
the statue is clothed.
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#STO-01 The Virgin of Juquila of Oaxaca
This nicho of a Virgin is a morena, a
dark-skinned Moor from Spain, who is considered very miraculous. This
old hand-constructed nicho with its glass front belonged on a home
altar.
13" T x 7" W x 3.5" D
$275.00
SOLD |
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#STO-03 This very old glass and tin
nicho from Oaxaca holds a homemade, hand carved and painted
Christ figure
8" T x 6" W x 3.5" D
$180.00 |
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#STO-04 Saint Thomas, The Patron Saint of
Guatemala, from Chichicastenango
Beautifully painted plaster bulto inside a rustic, stained,
wood niche or nicho.
13" T x 10" W x 4" D
$360.00 |
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#STO-05 The Virgin Mary from Quiche, Guatemala
Beautifully painted plaster folk bulto
inside an original stained wood niche or nicho.
12.5" T x 9.5" W x 4" D
$360.00 |
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Saint Francis of Assisi
Hand-carved pine Santos from Mexico of Saint Francis, the
Patron Saint of Animals, with carved and pegged birds on their shoulders.
#STO-07a Small (Left)
8" Tall
$36.00 SOLD
#STO-07b Large (Right)
12" Tall
$62.00
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#STO-08 Saint Joseph
holding the Infant Jesus
Hand-carved pine Santo from Mexico of Saint Joseph holding
the infant Jesus.
12" T
$74.00 |
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#STO-11 The
Virgin of Solitude
Hand-carved pine virgen from Oaxaca, Mexico, of the Virgin of
Solitude, La Virgen de Soledad.
7.5" T x 4" W
$22.00
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#STO-12a (Left) La Virgen de Juquila
11" T x 7"W x 3"D
$84.00
#STO-12b (Right) La Virgen de la Salud de Patzcuaro
11" T x 7.5" W x 3"D
$84.00
SOLD |
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#STO-13a (Left) La Virgen de San Juan de los Lagos - Green Base
11.5" T x 8"W x 3"D
$84.00 SOLD
#STO-13b (Right) La Virgen de San Juan de los Lagos - Blue Base
11.5" T x 8"W x 3"D
$84.00
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#STO-16a (Left) Saint Francis of
Assisi, Patron Saint of Animals - SOLD
#STO-16b (Right) Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
11.5" x 3.5" W
$84.00 |
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Painted Wooden bultos of Our Lady of Guadalupe (also known
as the Virgin of Guadalupe) for the home altar.
#STO-17a (Left) The Virgin of Guadalupe
11.5" T x 5" W x 2.25" D
$84.00
#STO-17b
(Right) The Virgin of Guadalupe
11.5" T x 4.5" W x 2.5" D
$84.00
SOLD
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#STO-18 Contemporary Bulto of
the Virgen de Zompantle,
near Oaxaca, Mexico, signed by Isidoro Cruz, Oaxaca, 1993
Carved and painted wooden figure with expressive eyes and oversized
hands folded in prayer.
12" T x 4" W x 4" D
$325.00 |
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#STO-19 Saint Esther, Wooden bulto
from Chiapas, Mexico
Carved and painted wooden figure with expressive eyes and oversized
hands folded in prayer.
12" T x
4" W x 4" D
$125.00 |
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#STO-20 Sorrowful Virgin Mary bulto from Mexico
Tall, carved, and painted figure of a dignified Mary with downcast
eyes and sorrowful mouth.
19.5" T; Base measures: 10" W x 5.5" D
$292.00 |
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#STO-21 Hand-carved Virgin Mary bulto from Guatemala
Painted and carved in the distinctive Guatemalan style, this figure
of Mary has a wide-eyed expression and ample proportions.
13" T x 5.5" W x 5" D
$99.00 |
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#STO-22 The
Christ Crucified
Very old, carved and painted
figure and cross from Guatemala.
19.5" T x 7.75" W x 7.5" D
$450.00 |
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#STO-23 Beribboned Wooden Cross
These crosses have traditionally been used on home altars and
typically display a deceased family member's photo (as shown).
12" T x 6.25"W x 4" D
$27.00
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#STO-28 Saint Jude,
The Patron Saint of Lost Causes (Left)
"When all other avenues are closed,
San
Judas is the one to call upon, and his help often comes at the last
moment." This well-crafted, heavy bulto is made of resin.
6.5" T
$34.00
#STO-29 Saint Anthony, The Patron Saint of Lost
and Stolen Articles (Right)
To invoke Saint Anthony's powers, concentrate very hard, close your
eyes, and say out loud, "Hey Saint Anthony come around. Something's lost
and can't be found. Hah!" And then completely turn your attention
elsewhere. Don't be surprised if it turns up within 24 hours.
This well-crafted, heavy bulto is made of resin.
6.5" T
$34.00 |
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#STO-32 Retablo to the Virgen de San Juan de los Lagos
Hand-painted exvoto on tin to the Virgin of San Juan of the
Lakes thanking her for relieving a man of pain in his head.
10" H x 8"W
$78.00 |
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#STO-33 Retablo to the Virgen de Guadalupe
Hand-painted exvoto on tin to the Virgin of Guadalupe
thanking her for helping a daughter recover from pneumonia, August 10,
1985.
10" H x 8"W
$78.00
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#STO-34 Retablo to the Virgen de San Juan de los
Lagos
Hand-painted exvoto on tin to the Virgin of San Juan of the
Lakes thanking her for the miracle of her grandson, December 20, 1931.
10" H x 8"W
$78.00 |
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#STO-35 Retablo to the Virgen de Guadalupe
Hand-painted exvoto on tin to the Virgin of Guadalupe for
returning a son to health from pneumonia, 14 April, 1959.
10" H x 8"W
$78.00 |
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#STO-36 Retablo of Santa Teresita
Hand-painted contemporary retablo on tin of Saint Teresa by
R. Rivera.
10" H x 8"W
$78.00 |
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#STO-37 Retablo of San Miguel
Hand-painted contemporary retablo on tin of St. Michael
slaying the dragon by R. Rivera.
10" H x 8"W
$78.00 |
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#STO-38 Retablo of La
Virgen de San Juan de los Lagos
Hand-painted contemporary
retablo on tin by R. Rivera of The Virgin of San Juan de los Lagos.
10" H x 8"W
$78.00 |
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#STO-39 Retablo of La
Inmaculada - Our Lady of The Immaculate Conception
Hand-painted contemporary
retablo on tin by R. Rivera showing the Virgin Mary wearing her
traditional blue robe.
10" H x 8"W
$78.00 |
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#STO-40 La Inmaculada - Our Lady of The Immaculate Conception
Hand-painted contemporary retablo on tin by R. Rivera showing
the Virgin Mary wearing robes in the traditional colors of white and
blue.
10" H x 8"W
$78.00 |
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#STO-41 Retablo of La
Virgen de la Soledad
Hand-painted contemporary
retablo on tin of The Virgin of Solitude by R. Rivera.
10" H x 8"W
$78.00 |
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