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What is a Mexican Nicho?
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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.
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Set of three Mexican Retablos "Exvotos"
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Set of three Mexican Retablos "Exvotos". The three pieces are prints with a finish
Category
2010s Mexican Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Metal
$400 / set
19th Century Original Mexican Retablo "Exvoto" Oil on Tin
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Dated 1870, we offer this 19th century original Mexican retablo "Exvoto" oil on tin, due to the
Category
Antique 1870s Mexican Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Metal
Five Erotic, Humorous, Taboo Mexican Retablos Attributed to Alfredo Vilchis
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of five erotic, humorous and taboo framed Mexican Retablos attributed to Alfredo Vilchis, circa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Signs
Materials
Enamel, Tin
Original Mexican Retablo "Exvotos" Oil on Tin
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this original Mexican ex voto of San Lazaro saint. Guanajuato México 1958.
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Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Metal
Original Mexican Retablo "Exvotos" Oil on Tin
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this original Mexican ex voto. Made with oil painting signed by Figueroa.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Metal
Original Mexican Retablo "Exvotos" Oil on Tin
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this original Mexican ex voto, due to the effects of time, the writing has been erased.
Category
Vintage 1930s Mexican Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Metal
$1,050 Sale Price
30% Off


