posted on October 19, 2006 04:55:23 PM
These are a couple of the treasures that my older friends "bestowed" on me. They got them in Mexico in 1940s. Each one is 30 inches tall and approx 6 inches wide. Here is a foto, There are two hook things on the back on each one top and bottom. This way they can be secured on the wall safely
posted on October 19, 2006 05:06:53 PM
Icons seems to me a good thing to call them. There might be a technical Mexican word for them, too. Religious icons, looks like to me.
posted on October 19, 2006 10:37:15 PM
Thanks Twig. I was thinking about it. I want to try to do some research first to see exactly what I have. I think these are some of the few things I have that might be worth something. I have a friend that has a vintage furniture store. I might just put them in there and see what happens first. It's free. I don't have to list or ship that way.
posted on October 20, 2006 05:26:27 AM
"Bulto" is the word in Spanish. They are carvings of saints, although which ones I'm not too sure. Google Bultos and you'll get lots of examples.
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[ edited by paloma91 on Oct 19, 2006 04:56 PM ]