Mexican shrine

You are invited to a Mexican Folk Art- Miniature Shrine Swap! The premise: Use small 32 ct. matchboxes as the start of your ...

Shabby Shrine

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Mexicans have been celebrating the Day of the Dead for 3,000 years - why not join them?

A truly magnificent example of vintage Mexican Folk Art and the use of ‘’tinwork’’ in their artworks. A tableau of the Virgin Mary is encased behind a glass door, which is hinged and can be opened. This is a “one in a million” find. The quality of the painting on the tin is exquisite in its detail and perfection. Fabric “rosettes” crown the Virgin’s head and feet, and plexiglass hemispheres displaying the Virgin's portrait surround the figure. White leaf motifs flank the sides of the glass…

via According to Wikipedia "A nicho is an object of Latin American folk art. Nichos are made from mixed media and traditionally combine elements from Roman Catholicism, mestizo spirituality, and popular culture." The article goes on to say: " Nichos are made of objects that can be easily purchased or scavenged in the home or community. The media are characteristically humble for a religious object, especially compared to the typically ornate icons of the Catholic Church. The shadow box…

We would have an altar for Our Lady of Guadalupe.