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Antique Spanish Colonial Archangel Polychrome Wood Santo Carving

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Antique religious Spanish Colonial hand carved and painted archangel santo altar figure. circa 1800 Hand-crafted by Spanish settlers in North America (likely Southwestern United States, New Mexico / California or Northern Mexico) late 18th/early 19th century, with later elements, depicting Saint Michael, figural bulto wooden carving, with fine facial details, remnants of original polychrome paint to the figure, later restoration and paint to arms and wings. In Roman Catholic teachings, Saint Michael has four main roles or offices. His first role is the leader of the Army of God and the leader of heaven's forces in their triumph over the powers of hell. He is viewed as the angelic model for the virtues of the "spiritual warrior", his conflict with evil taken as "the battle within". The second and third roles of Michael in Catholic teachings deal with death. In his second role, he is the angel of death, carrying the souls of Christians to heaven. In this role he descends at the hour of death, and gives each soul the chance to redeem itself before passing; thus throwing the devil and his minions into consternation. Catholic prayers often refer to this role of Michael. In his third role, he weighs souls on his perfectly balanced scales. In his fourth role, Saint Michael, the special patron of the Chosen People in the Old Testament, is also the guardian of the Church. Saint Michael was revered by the military orders of knights during the Middle Ages. Dimensions: (approx) 9.75" High, 5" Wide, 3.5" Deep; Condition: Good antique condition, especially considering its age, with beautifully aged warm rustic heavily worn distressed chippy paint patina. Typical folk art losses, characters and charm. Likely restoration to both arms and wings with later paint We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques absolutely love decorating with religious antiques, across all periods and religions, from an important altarpiece, antique tabernacle, relic monstrance reliquary, temple statue, ecclesiastical cross, retablo icon paintings, Catholic statuary, Christian church architectural salvage to a Buddhist temple altar, Islamic mosque windows to lifesize Hinduism temple statue, please be sure to checkout our other listings.

Dimensions:
Height: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Style:
Spanish Colonial (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Paint,Wood,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted,Polychromed
Place of Origin:
North America
Period:
Early 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1800
Condition:
Replacements made: Likely old repaired/replaced arms and wings. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Good antique condition, especially considering its age, with beautifully aged warm heavily worn chippy paint patina. Typical folk art losses. Likely restoration to both arms and wings with later paint. Structurally sound, stable. Presents well.
Seller Location:
Forney, TX
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5977237941802

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