Pair of Mexican tin metal reliquaries housing papier-mache Lupita dolls and papier flowers, circa late 20th century 

height 26 in. x width 9 in. x depth 5 in. / each 

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.