Vintage Fan Framed Wooden Altar Retablo with Milagros

This vintage retablo showcases a unique fan-shaped frame made of wood and glass, enclosing La Virgen de Guadalupe. Pinned milagros surround her as prayers or offerings.

Dimensions
20"L x 6"W x 14.5"H

Circa
Unknown

Retablos & Milagros
A retablo is a devotional painting, sculpture, or a combination of both, enclosed in an elaborate frame. In Mexican folk religion, retablos are crucial as they physically represent holy figures like Christ, the Virgin Mother, or various saints. They fulfill the human desire to connect personally with divine spirits.

Milagros (or Miracles) are religious charms used for healing and as offerings in Mexico, the southern United States, and other Latin American regions. They are commonly found on altars, shrines, and sacred objects in places of worship. Each milagro is shaped to represent a specific need or intention, such as an arm milagro for a broken arm or a heart milagro for love or gratitude to a saint for granting their prayer.

Condition
Good, consistent with age and use.

Our vintage pieces show the passage of time as we leave them in the original condition in which they were found. As a consequence, signs of wear and patina should be expected. Please refer to images for condition details.