Tiburcio Soteno Fernandez (Metepec, State of Mexico, b. 1952), hand-modeled and painted ceramic alterpiece with religious imagery, signed on back 

height 29 in. x width 20 in. x depth 9 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.

Condition: Some loss to details