Lorenzo Demetrio Garcia Aguilar (Ocotlan de Morelos, Oaxaca, Mexico, 20th c.) hand-modeled and painted ceramic sculpture depicting figure holding tapestry of La Virgen da Guadalupe over religious procession, signed on back, circa 20th century 

height 19 in. x wdith 16 in. x depth 7 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.