Description:

Latin America, Mexico, 1931 CE. The narrative of this ex-voto revolves around a sewing machine accident that a child named Ofelia Camano, who was apparently a bit too curious, unfortunately experienced on November 4, 1931. See the central image of Ofelia getting pricked by a needle while using the Singer sewing machine. Her mother Eulalia D. Villagomes, in a prayerful attitude on the left, invoked Our Lady of Guadalupe, depicted in detail on the right, to come to the church of Cerrito del Coatepe Harinas and bring her child to a healthy state without any suffering. In gratitude for this miracle, she dedicated this retablo. The inclusion of the Singer sewing machine is quite charming and reflects the introduction of the early modern Machine Age to Mexico. Size: 12-1/2" x 8-1/4" Provenance: Ex-Historia Antiques, Santa Monica, CA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. #109223

  • Condition: Expected surface wear with minor paint losses. Text and images very readable.

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