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19th Century Guatemalan Nino With Metal Adorned, Repousse Diaper
$4,160
£3,144.44
€3,613.53
CA$5,792.77
A$6,444.22
CHF 3,378.14
MX$78,746.85
NOK 43,016.44
SEK 40,494.02
DKK 26,973.60
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A finely detailed devotional figure of the infant Christ (Niño Dios), typical of 19th-century Guatemalan religious art. Carved in wood with polychrome decoration and inset glass eyes, fine facial features and expressive painted features. This Nino features a distinctive metal-adorned diaper—likely tin or silver alloy—crafted using repoussé techniques. Such figures were central to domestic altars and festive religious rituals, combining local materials and European-inspired iconography. An expressive and finely crafted Niño Jesús (Christ Child) figure from 19th-century Guatemala,
Above the figure is an original metal "Gloria" symbolizing the heavenly celebration of Christ’s birth. The craftsmanship reflects a blend of Spanish Colonial tradition and local Guatemalan artistry, characteristic of devotional figures created for home altars and parish use.
The Niño shows three missing fingers, consistent with devotional handling over generations — a testament to the figure’s authentic use and significance.
This piece embodies the spirit of humility, joy, and deep personal faith, offering a vivid glimpse into 19th-century Guatemalan religious life.
- Dimensions:Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
- Style:Spanish Colonial (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1800s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: #53-141stDibs: LU797845497722
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