RELLIK | Santos Doll | French 19th Century
This is a charming piece. She is a little shabby but original, made of wood and painted over gesso, our mannequin has articulated shoulders.
Originally, Santos were created for use as in-home altars. They were needed in small villages that did not have a priest, as well as for when it was not possible to travel to church, such as during times of war. Their development flourished in Europe in the 1700s and 1800s, primarily due to these wars.
This is a charming piece. She is a little shabby but original, made of wood and painted over gesso, our mannequin has articulated shoulders.
Originally, Santos were created for use as in-home altars. They were needed in small villages that did not have a priest, as well as for when it was not possible to travel to church, such as during times of war. Their development flourished in Europe in the 1700s and 1800s, primarily due to these wars.
This is a charming piece. She is a little shabby but original, made of wood and painted over gesso, our mannequin has articulated shoulders.
Originally, Santos were created for use as in-home altars. They were needed in small villages that did not have a priest, as well as for when it was not possible to travel to church, such as during times of war. Their development flourished in Europe in the 1700s and 1800s, primarily due to these wars.
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