Antique Spanish Colonial style Cristo Negro (Black Christ) figure, hand-carved with polychrome paint, and devotional beaded necklaces, circa late 19th to early 20th century

height 23 in. x width 16 in. x depth 5.5 in. 

Provenance: The Estate collection of late teacher and humanitarian Douglas Rhodenbaugh, from his historic downtown Austin, Texas home. Mr. Rhodenbaugh spent decades traveling throughout Latin America assuming his vast collection of folk and fine arts, often buying pieces directly from the artisans he met on his travels.