Bolivia, 20th century CE. An enormous, gorgeous resplendor with a large corona, a crown created to be mounted on the head of a saint figure (santo) in a church or shrine. The sparkling, shining silver is meant to reflect the holy emanations of the saint. 678 Grams of .925 silver. Size: 8.7" L x 15.3" W x 13.25" H (22.1 cm x 38.9 cm x 33.7 cm)

This piece was hand-made by the Andean silversmiths in Bolivia from high content .925 silver, created via the same techniques used since the Colonial era, meticulously hand hammered, expertly molded in repousse, adorned with an orb-shaped finial decorated with a Latin cross atop and twin chased curvilinear motifs to each side. Most striking is the radiating halo punctuated by eleven six-pointed stars. Descendants of the Inca culture, the Aymara speaking artists have devoted themselves to preserving this thousand year old tradition. A brilliant example, perfect for anyone who appreciates Spanish colonial devotional art.

Provenance: Ex-Historia Antiques

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