Holy Companions, Sweet Pair of Antique Carved Santos Figures cast pewter with just a very few

with just a very few incised details for the eyes

and at 7 5/8" long x 2 3/4" wide x 2 1/2" tall

Box (full): 8 11/16 x 6 1/4 x 3” t

When I your love remember / Such wealth it brings / That them I scorn to change / My state with kings

of the work of Dutch photographer Rineke Dijkstra

Holy Companions, Sweet Pair of Antique Carved Santos Figures cast pewter with just a very fewI found these two together, and think nice to keep them in companionship. Based on the manner of the carving, I believe they are likely Puerto Rican, early 20th century. The paint has aged and eroded in quite a wonderful, almost miraculous feeling way, especially the color on his robe, showing a combination of baby blue and a verdigris sort of green, as well as bare wood in spots. And she feels as quietly pious and faith full as it gets. A sweet and