Mexican Copper Tin Nicho Wall 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.

This example features a flat copper frame with winged sides. The image is hinged and separates from the frame when opened. A handwritten name on the reverse suggests prior private ownership and devotional use.

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Mexico, mid-20th century
Copper wall shrine with hinged image panel
Mixed media devotional collage
Approx. 11.5” W × 13” H

Very good vintage condition with surface wear consistent with age. See less