19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Architectural Santos Shrine

Description

19th century Spanish Colonial shrine for a Santos or statue of the Virgin Mary in the form of a church. Mexican, or possibly from New Mexico. Topped with three crosses, two cupolas housing two gilt wood bells each, a silver gilt dove in center representing the Holy Spirit. The sides with two arched windows each, the interior with a plinth for a carved Santos or Madonna, painted black with stars in the background. Lovely carved details throughout including turned finials on the roof.
Clearly created with reverence and care by a master carver, this will make a great home for that treasured carving, a personal shrine, or a wonderful architectural conversation piece. Great scale at almost 4 feet tall.
46 inches high 26 wide 12 deep.See

Dimensions

26ʺW × 12ʺD × 46ʺH

Styles

Spanish Colonial

Period

Late 19th Century

Country of Origin

Mexico

Item Type

Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

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Materials

Giltwood

Condition

Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections

Color

Brown

Condition Notes

Good Very good overall antique condition. Appears to have the original glass.GoodVery good overall antique condition. Appears to have the original glass.