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What is a Mexican Nicho?

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What is a Mexican Nicho?
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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Original Mexican Retablo "Exvotos" Oil on Tin
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this original Mexican Retablo "Exvotos" oil on tin, circa 1920.
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Vintage 1920s Mexican Folk Art Antiquities

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Metal

Antique Mexican Retablo "Exvoto" Oil on Tin, 1936
Located in Toronto, CA
Beautiful Mexican retablo or ex voto, painted in 1936, describing a mother giving thanks to the
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Vintage 1930s Mexican Folk Art Decorative Art

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Tin

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
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Antique 1870s Mexican Folk Art Religious Items

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Metal

19th C. Mexican Retablo, C.1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original 19th century Mexican folk retablo. Oil paint on tin. Subject unknown
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Antique 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Paintings

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Tin

Original Mexican Retablo "Exvotos" Oil on Tin
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this original Mexican ex voto. Michoacán México 1958 J. Jesus Huaracha Orejel da gracias
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Folk Art Religious Items

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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.
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Vintage 1930s Mexican Folk Art Religious Items

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Metal

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