Ex voto (11) - Wax - 1900-1950 - Anatomical Body Parts

11 antique wax ex-votos – body parts – folk devotion – 20th century Professionally shipped – more than 1000 five-star reviews worldwide. Collection of 11 old wax ex-votos, mainly in the shape of human body parts. The lot includes among others arms, hands, legs and feet. Such wax votive offerings were given as pleas or expressions of gratitude, with the depicted body part usually referring to healing or protection of that part of the body. The pieces are individually formed and executed in different shades of wax. Several pieces are hollow moulded and some are still equipped with a hanging thread. From an old collection of religious folk art. Dimensions: longest arm about 17 cm; longest leg 15 cm. The remaining pieces vary in size. Condition: signs of aging and use, discoloration, soiling and localized damage. Some pieces show small cracks or irregularities. See the photos for a full view of the condition. Please view the photos carefully, they are part of the description. Shipped with track & trace.

Estimate:£152.12

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