Antique Ex Voto Silver Metal Small Embossed Repoussé Design of a Head of Wisdom For Sale
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Antique Ex Voto Silver Metal Small Embossed Repoussé Design of a Head of Wisdom:
$38.00
Vintage Antique Ex Voto Silver Metal SmallEmbossed Repoussé Design of a Head of Wisdom. I have a total of 9 of these toinclude this piece listed as well, all from the same estate. I am unsure of whenthis was made. These pieces are traditionally used as devotional votiveofferings in Catholic, Eastern Orthodox (tama). This piece depicts a Head ofWisdom Milagro (or human head charm) a small metal votive offering used tosymbolize the mind, spirit, intellect, and mental well-being. This piece is formedfrom one thin sheet of old silver or silver-plated tin alloy. Ex Votos is alsoknown as "Milagros" (miracles) & are religious charms used in muchof the Latin-based Catholic part of the Old World. This particular Milagro Measures:1 ¾” x 1 ¼”. The Milagro is in Very Good Condition with very mild wear. GreatEstate Find!
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