Josefina Aguilar (Ocotlan de Morelos, Oaxaca, b. 1945), hand-modeled and painted ceramic sculpture depicting la Virgen De Guadelupe, crowned by banner that reads "Mater Ora Pron Ovis" (Mother Pray for the Sheep, traditionally spelled "obis" in Latin), signed on back 

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