Josefina Aguilar (Ocotlan de Morelos, Oaxaca, b. 1945) hand-made and painted ceramic sculpture depicting la Virgen de la Candelaria (Our Lady of Candelaria), with numerous details depicting the Stations of the Cross, signed on back, circa 20th century

height 21 in. x width 14 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.