Rare 19th Mexican Rebozo Brush, ex-Historia

Mexico, ca. 1800. Huge and beautifully crafted of Maguey fiber (ixtle), brushes like these served to smooth and straighten the rebozo's fringe (fleco or rapicejo). Size: 12" L (30.5 cm) Provenance: E

New World, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. A gorgeous and vibrant woven rebozo, a traditional long, flat garment worn by indigenous Mexican woman. Frida Kahlo famously wore one, and they are now seeing a

Latin America, Mexico, ca. 1850 CE. A fine example of antique Mexican rebozo artistry, this mid-19th century woman's shawl is hand-woven of richly contrasting indigo and white cotton fibers. The jaspe

Latin America, Mexico, ca. 1885 CE. An extremely rare and finely painted retablo depicting Santa Lucia, a popular saint throughout Europe who is rarely found on tin paintings in Mexico. Saint Lucy was

Latin America, Mexico, Spanish Colonial, ca. 1880 CE. A rare and finely painted 19th century Mexican oil on tin retablo depicting Santa Eduviges (Saint Hedwig) generously offering her riches to both a

Latin America, Mexico, Red Bole Group, ca. 1860 CE. Oil on metal retablo depicting the Archangel Saint Rafael carrying a grinning fish with almost human-like facial features. This is a rare and signif

Latin America, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. A lovely and rare oil on tin retablo depicting Saint Boniface the Martyr, the patron saint of brewers and file cutters. San Bonifacio, has traditionally bee

Latin America, Mexico, ca. 1875 CE. Tin plated canteen of an unusual form with suspension loops for strap. Size: 5-1/2"L x 6-1/4"H Provenance: Ex-Historia Antiques, Santa Monica, CA. All items legal

Latin America, Mexico, ca. 1899 CE. A beautiful and quite early ex-voto depicting a man lying in bed, presumably ill, beside a vision of a saint or perhaps a Christ figure presenting his palms, a heal

Central America, Guatemala, Spanish Colonial style, ca. 1900. A hand carved and polychrome 19th century Cristo Popular in a striking gilt-wood with a green painted cross, all mounted upon a stylized s

Mexico, end of 19th to early 20th century CE. Beautiful pair of iron spurs decorated with added silver scrolls and geometric patterns. Leather straps still pretty pliable. Size: 6" from base to end of

New World, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. A delicate tin resplendor, a crown made for a saint statue (santo) in a church. The crown is repousse, with a round, crenellated headpiece and a halo-like attac

Latin America, Mexico, ca. 1900 CE. A moulded wax doll depicting a female figure wearing a black dress, comprised of a finely woven netted fabric, embellished at the collar, waist, cuffs, and scallope

Latin America, Mexico, dated 1868 CE. A beautiful Mexican retablo depicting the Mater Dolorosa, a popular subject venerating the Virgin Mary. In addition to the traditional depiction, this example is

Mexico, end of 19th to early 20th century CE. Beautiful pair of iron spurs decorated with added silver scrolls and geometric patterns. Leather straps still pretty pliable. Size: 6" from base to end of

Latin America, Mexico, ca. mid-19th century CE. A finely painted large framed retablo on heavy gauge tin depicting San Francisco de Paula, the Italian saint who founded the Order of Minims or Hermits

Mexico, ca. 1890 CE. Bright, cheerful Talavera vase with multi-colored design of bird/phoenix and floral elements. Talavera, the Mexican version of Spanish majolica, comes from Puebla. Size: 7-1/2"H.

Latin America, Mexico, ca. 1875 CE. A large antique Mexican retablo depicting Santa Librata. The legend of Santa Librata is a fascinating one. The daughter of a king, she was betrothed to a man she di

Latin America, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. Beautifully painted large retablo on tin with the traditional depiction of San Francisco de Paola, the saint associated with charity. Note the word "Caridad

Mexico, end of 19th to early 20th century. Beautiful pair of iron spurs decorated with added silver scrolls and geometric patterns. Leather straps still pretty pliable. Size: 6-1/2" from base to end o

100% of the Hammer price of all lots sold in this auction will be donated to Community Food Share by Artemis Gallery. $1.00 = 3 meals! **Originally Listed At $50** Latin America, Mexico, ca. 19th c

Mexico, 19th century CE. Horn and iron knife in a modified Bowie form. Long rounded cow horn handle with machined finial and long curved blade. Size: 11-3/8"L. Provenance: Ex-Historia Antiques, Santa

Mexico, last half of the 19th century. A hand painted Mano Poderosa or Los Cinco Personas retablo depicting five figures perched at the tips of a detached hand who represent the Holy Family of Jesus,

Mexico, ca. late 19th century CE. Finely painted tin retablo depicting Santa Eduviges, also known as Saint Hedwig or Saint Eduwiges. Santa Eduviges, one of the most obscure subjects in retablo art, is