Large Mexican Copper Tin Nicho Shrine

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This vintage Mexican nicho shrine is a mixed-media devotional work assembled from metal, paper, and applied decorative elements including sequins, … Read more This vintage Mexican nicho shrine is a mixed-media devotional work assembled from metal, paper, and applied decorative elements including sequins, metallic trim, and fabric. Pieces like this were traditionally created for private use, often assembled in the home rather than a formal workshop, resulting in subtle variations in scale, framing, and construction.

While devotional in origin, works of this kind are now widely collected for their graphic presence, material texture, and strong architectural silhouettes. The layered surfaces and hand-worked details give each piece a sculptural quality that reads especially well on the wall.

This example comes from a carefully curated private collection of Mexican folk devotional works. Several related nicho shrines in varying sizes and materials are currently available in my shop and can be especially striking when displayed together as a group.

A substantial nicho shrine housed in a domed copper frame with a hinged door that opens to a shallow interior cavity. The crowned silhouette and depth give this piece a strong architectural presence.

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Mexico, mid-20th century
Hinged copper tin shrine with shallow interior niche (approx. 1.25” deep)
Mixed media collage with applied floral elements
Approx. 10” W × 16.75” H × 1.75” D

Very good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear See less