Antique hand-carved and painted Spanish Colonial style santo depicting the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception above crescent moon, supported on stone base, circa 19th century 

height 12 in. x width 6 in. x depth 3 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.