19th Century Cueva Santa Mexican Retablo #162 brass buddha These gorgeous Trade Beads were

These gorgeous Trade Beads were easily adopted as a precious cultural heirloom in their own right

an indication that

and cannot turn right or left to escape the power of the Protective Buddha Images

” for “glue”

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19th Century Cueva Santa Mexican Retablo #162 brass buddha These gorgeous Trade Beads were19th Century Cueva Santa Mexican Retablo Late 19th Century Original Retablo Oil Painting on Tin created in Mexico. Retablo dimensions are approx. 10 inches horizontal x 14 inches vertical. Condition: in fair, original condition with some minor paint loss acquired over more than a Century of Use and Devotional Prayer. The Sanctuary of the Holy Cave is located in the vicinity of Montmayor, Spain. The Cave, also known as The Latonero, is about twenty