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Puerto Rican Three Kings ca 1880s
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Pre 1900 item# 822694
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El Alcazar
Tel.787-723-1229 Fax.787-725-0248
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Unusual 19th century Puerto Rican Three Kings-hardwood base is replacement--figures have been painted several times-these are considered household saints and were painted over and over to honor them--santero is unknown, but he made his horses with long camel legs and padded feet- tails are composed of silk threads as well as mane on horses forehead-unusual representation-piece found in Puerto Rico-large 13.5 inches high-5 inches wide-16 inches long-one of a kind-charming
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Lge St Michael Arch Angel Spanish Colonial ca1800
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Pre 1800 item# 792927
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El Alcazar
Tel.787-723-1229 Fax.787-725-0248
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Rare large Spanish Colonial santo sculpture of St Michael the Arch Angel-has all his attributes-ie, sword and scales-wings, and helmet come off for packing-from Bolivia-glass eyes-composed of wood, plaster and draped starched cloth--has been restored over the years-no condition problems--has great presence-stable--very difficult to find outside of Bolivia--dramatic piece--ca early 1800s--57 inches high-27 inches wide-wing span 29 inches-29 inches deep to tip of wing--
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