Here we have an epic Ex Voto retablo painting showing and describing a woman thanking a saint for protecting her farm chickens from the coyotes while she was in town. The colors in this folk art piece will glow from across the room. This retablo highlights the blending of Catholicism and folk beliefs in Mexico, which is a gold mine of a tale.
Here’s the translation of the transcription:
"Holy little child of Atocha, thank you for taking care of my hens and that the coyote didn't take them while I was away because I had to go to town urgently, Mrs. Juana.
The antique ex voto painting comes out of the estate of a serious Mexican art collector in Iowa.
The antique Ex Voto measures 8" tall by 10" wide. There is evidence of age throughout the painting (see pics). There some vertical bends in the tin, with some repainting applied along those bends. The history reflected in the wear and tear with the vibrant color is why I purchase the piece.. The unframed piece has rough and uneven edges along the top. None of it takes away from the power of the piece and this ex voto Please see all pics as they are part of the description.
I ship FedEx shipping to street addresses in the continental USA only (no PO Boxes). Free shipping on the amazing antique Mexican art.
Keep those coyotes away!
