From the Estate of Sonia Rivelli a prominent art collector from Beverly Hills. Mrs. Rivelli curated an extensive antique store on Rodeo Drive, Wallace & Jiavis Antiques. This piece comes from her private collection of various cultural and historical pieces. This piece is Often found in Portuguese or Spanish communities, these dolls were used in Catholic religious processions and were often elaborately dressed in beautiful gowns and topped with golden crowns. These dolls would occupy a place of prominence in the home of a wealthy person or chapel. The Santos Dolls are created in the image of Christ, the Virgin Mary and the patron saints and the reproductions are hand carved and painted. From the Estate of Sonia Rivelli Jiavis, Las Vegas, NV.

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13.25 x 5.25 x 5.25 in