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19th Century Horse and Ox from Nativity Scene
$2,445
£1,845.45
€2,114.93
CA$3,412.62
A$3,717.75
CHF 1,963.36
MX$44,630.64
NOK 25,015.43
SEK 22,863.16
DKK 15,798.27
About the Item
Pair of 19th century Guatemalan carved wooden nativity animals, depicting a recumbent horse and ox. Both figures retain traces of their original polychrome - the horse in deep, worn black and the ox in a warm reddish-brown with applied horn. Folk-carved with charmingly simplified anatomical details, these animals would have accompanied a large creche ensemble, reflecting the devotional artistry and rustic craftsmanship of rural Guatemala in the 1800s. Lovely patina throughout both animals. Horse hair tail. Sculpture's mark "M" on both animals.
- Dimensions:Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Style:Rustic (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1800s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: #53-181stDibs: LU797846211872
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