Product Description
This amazing handmade devotional sculpture by Oaxacan folk artist José Juan García Aguilar (Son of Josefina Aguilar) is a powerful narrative work that brings together multiple Marian devotions and biblical stories into one striking composition.
The base figure represents Our Lady of Soledad, embodying sorrow, strength, and maternal devotion. Surrounding the Virgin are layers of religious symbolism, including:
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Our Lady of Regla on the left, symbolizing protection and guidance
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Our Lady of Guadalupe on the right, the beloved patroness of Mexico and the Americas
The Archangel in motion, representing divine protection and spiritual warfare
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Adam and Eve, depicting the fall of humanity and the origin of sin
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The serpent, symbolizing temptation
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Angels, flowers, and richly textured elements that create a visual retablo of faith, redemption, and grace
Each figure is carefully sculpted and hand-painted, showcasing García Aguilar’s signature style—expressive faces, textured surfaces, and deep symbolic storytelling.
This is a vintage, one-of-a-kind folk art piece, ideal for collectors, altars, galleries, or anyone who appreciates sacred art with profound cultural and spiritual depth.
Details:
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Artist: José Juan García Aguilar
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Origin: Mexico
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Medium: Hand-sculpted and hand-painted mixed media
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Dimensions: Approx. 16” x 23”
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Condition: Vintage, handmade — natural variations enhance authenticity
