Description: Ex-voto Mexican Folk Art Farmer Gives Thanks for Putting Out Fire Saving Cow Tin Sign RetabloThis ex-voto is a handmade wall hanging – a signed piece of Mexican folk art. This is a prayer of thanks in words and picture, all hand painted directly onto the tin.The artwork shows a farmer in the stable, the cow kicking the lantern, and a fire erupting. This is the story: (loosely translated)“On February 7 1947 while I was milking Lucero (the cow), she kicked the lantern causing a fire in the stable. In the flames I asked with all my faith for the help of the Virgin of the Lightning. For extinguishing the flames, I thank her for the intervention. s/ Macario Solis, Teoloyucan”In the artwork, Macario and the cow are trying to run from the flames. The Virgin of the Lightning intervenes.This is a bright and colorful retablo with wonderful detail. The tin sign measures just over 11-1/2 inches across x just over 9 inches in height.Artwork is signed “Pedro Sosa.”This is an original piece of artwork, bought from the artist's family in Mexico City.Because this is a handmade piece of art on a piece of scrap metal and because of the type of art, the artist intended irregularities, uneven edges, slight bends in the tin, some rust, scratches and paint splotches.The piece of tin used is not rigid. There may be light and camera shadows showing in the photo of the back of the tin.Our inventory EX106 Vermont Eye Candy’s fine print We offer combined shipping if it is feasible. Please look over all the listings in our ebay store: Vermont Eye Candy, before paying. If you purchase more than one item, request an invoice before paying and we’ll send one with the combined shipping price. We do our best to describe items accurately and we point out flaws in photos and descriptions. The item shown in the photos is exactly what you will receive unless otherwise noted. The photos are an integral part of each listing. Please note that if the actual item has an issue or flaw, it will be noted. Keep in mind that not all monitors display colors in the same way, so the color of the actual item may be slightly different than what you are seeing on your screen. At our discretion, we may ship with a signature required upon delivery. We are non-smoking. Returns For most items, we have a 30-day money back return policy. Shipping charges and return postage are the responsibility of the buyer unless the item is damaged, not as described, or incorrect. If an item is received damaged, not as described, or incorrect, please contact us first, before opening a claim or case. Refunds will be issued through original payment method after the product has been returned and received and found that it is in the exact condition as we originally sent it. Thanks for stopping by our store!
Price: 125 USD
Location: Brandon, Vermont
End Time: 2024-08-05T18:06:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Provenance: Ownership History Available
Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
Culture: Mexican
Handmade: Yes