The following item belongs to the range of “Antique and Rare Items of the Casa de Artes’ Treasures Series”. This item can only be purchased online using PAYPAL or a US Dollar Check sent to our P.O. Box address in Florida, USA. For buying instructions please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. ----- Exquisite Colonial Era representation of Baby Jesus. The image has masterly carved dark brown hair, beautiful glass eyes, hair eyelashes, blush in his cheeks and an angelic look on his face. Notice the hand and feet carvings as well as the well proportioned shape of the child. The piece sits in a custom made wooden stand. The devotion to the Child began with the Wise Men and continued through stories of saints to whom the Child appeared.
Age: Approximately carved in the early 1800’s.
Ethnic Group: None
Origin: Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez
Materials: Wood
Use: Religious Image
Technique: hand carved
Size: Approximately: 16.5” x 8.5” x 9” (stand included)