Vintage hand-carved and painted Mexican nicho depicting la Virgen de Guadalupe with alebrije, circa early 20th century 

height 20 in. x width 12 in. x depth 3 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.