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Mexican Nicho

Endless Crusades (The)
By Kat Flyn
Located in New Orleans, LA
Medium: antique wood Mexican Nicho shrine with drawer in back to collect coin donations, old wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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"Santiago in Nicho, " Mexican Folk Art, Carved & Painted Retablo from circa 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
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Questions About Mexican Nicho
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Mexican nicho is a diorama-styled display box that usually has one side open to show the scene inside. They are typically used as a kind of compact shrine to commemorate a deceased relative or religious figure. Shop a range of Mexican nichos from top sellers on 1stDibs.