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"Santiago Matamoros"
Headdress/Hat
Likely City of Puebla & surrounds, Mexico
ca. first half 20th C.
Width: 10"
Length: 5"
Worn by a full-sized Santiago, "Santiago Matamoros", whose miraculous apparition astride a magnificent white horse led the Christians to a decisive victory over the Moors in 834, in Spain; hand-carved wood; painted; unique; does not include stand.
$225
Carved Wood Curio Box
Mexico
ca. first half 20th C.
Height: 7"
Width: 10"
Hand-carved; lovely patina; winsome bas relief carving; hinges intact & ready to use.
$85
"Janitzo" Decorative Wallpiece
Olinala, Guerrero, Mexico
ca. l940-60's
Diameter: 5"
Hand-painted lacquerware 'recuerdo' (momento), of a visit to the island village of 'Janitzo', near Patzcuaro, Michoacan.
$30
Selection of "Alcalde" Hand Staffs
Bolivia & Peru
ca. Late-18th C. to mid-19th C.
Approx. 24" to 36" in lengths
Traditional hand staffs, or canes of authority, carried by an "Alcalde" or Mayor of an Andean community; found even today amongst the Ayamaran & Quechua indigenous peoples; handmade in wood with silver, silver repouse, occasionally other metal adornment; striking & elegant.
Assorted prices and pictures, upon request.
Wood Baby Cradle
Peru
ca.early 20th C., possibly late 19th C.
Height: 9 l/2"
Width: 10"
Length: 23"
Lovingly handmade Quechua baby cradle; bent, carved & hand-planed wood; rich patina, with elegant lines; very sculptural.
$250
Gold Painted Shelf
Mexico
Dated January 24th, 1937
Width: 16"
Handmade, painted, simple wood shelf; likely a gift made for a loved one.
$115
"Chicha" Vessel
Rural Peru
19th Century or earlier
Height: 6 1/2"
Width: 3 1/2"
In many parts of rural Latin America the consumption of alcohol is highly ritualized; this vessel is used to drink "chicha" (corn beer) during important ceremonial occasions and is traditionally known as a "kero"; handmade from a single piece of wood, richly carved and showing signs of frequent use.
$135
"Chicha" Vessel"
Rural Peru
ca. 19th C., possibly Colonial
Height: 6 1/2"
Width: 4 1/2"
In many parts of rural Latin America the consumption of alcohol is highly ritualized; this vessel is used to drink "chicha" (corn beer) during important ceremonial occasions and is traditionally known as a "kero"; handmade from a single piece of wood, richly carved and showing signs of frequent use.
$165
"Chicha" Vessel"
Rural Peru
ca. 19th C., possibly Colonial
Height: 5 1/4"
Width: 2 1/2"
In many parts of rural Latin America the consumption of alcohol is highly ritualized; this vessel is used to drink "chicha" (corn beer) during important ceremonial occasions and is traditionally known as a "kero"; handmade from a single piece of wood, richly carved and showing signs of frequent use.
$90
Horse Accessory, "Santiago" Dance
Mexico, likely City of Puebla & surrounds
ca. 1950-70's
Height: 25"
Width: 14"
Length: 33"
Wood, paint, horsehair; red rubber & web bridle; shoelace reins; shows signs of use and having been 'danced'; not simply a "decorative" item; delightful.
$325
Painted Lacquerware Bowl
Olinala, Guerrero, Mexico
ca. First half 20th Century
Diameter: 8"
Hand-painted lacquerware wood bowl; traditional black, with a silver 'refresher' layer over the coloured flowers, giving it a peculiar charm!
$42
Painted Lacquerware "Batea" (Tray)
Olinala, Guerrero, Mexico
Dated: September 16th, 1938
Diameter: 18"
"Recuerdo de Morelia, Mich.", a "momento from" the City of Morelia, in the State of Michoacan; a huge piece; particularly collectable due to the date.
Great condition.
$175
"Santiago Matamoros" Headdress/Hat"
Likely City of Puebla & surrounds, Mexico
ca. First half 20th Century
Height: 4 1/2"
Width: 9"
Length: 11"
Worn by a full-sized Santo, "Santiago Matamoros", whose miraculous apparition astride a magnificent white horse, led the Christians to a decisive victory over the Moors in 834, in Spain; hand-carved wood out of one piece, gold-colored paint; unique; does not include stand.
$225
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