Lot 3 - LA MANO PODEROSA, THE POWERFUL HAND, TIN RETABLO

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Lot 0003: LA MANO PODEROSA, THE POWERFUL HAND, TIN RETABLO

Seller: 13A25 (1)

Actually 9.75 inches wide. Not 1 inch wide but instead thin sheet of metal. I purchased it from a vendor Emporium LTD on Ruby Lane in February 2025 for $350, which was half off price of $700. Los Mano Poderosa means The Powerful Hand in English.

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Mexican painted tin retablo is a form of devotional folk art. Likely late 19th or early 20th century. Has also been called "Los Cinco Personas," The Five Persons, as it shows Jesus flanked by Mary, Joseph and also Mary's mother and Father, Anne and Joachim. Multiple spiritual symbolisms, such as instruments of crucifixion at bottom, pierced hand of Christ and sacred blood flowing to his "sheep," or church members. Good condition considering age. Note scratches, some paint missing, and bot

Length 10in, Height 14in, Width 1in

Auction Date

May 30th, 2026

PRICE WITH BUYER PREMIUM

$12.30