Made by Oaxacan wood carver Gabino Reyes, this is a hand carved and painted angel figure. With pink wings and wearing a green dress, the angel holds holding a book with inscriptions. The book inscripition reads "Mi Libro de la paz", which translates to "My Book of Peace". This angel is similar to other angels by Reyes in the Shirk Collection that have outstretched arms and hold an object.
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Paz en la Tierra y alos Hombres de buena voluntad. Soy el Angel San Gabriel y los traigo paz. Translates to, "Peace on Earth and Good will to men of good will", "I'm the angel San Gabriel and bring peace"
5.25in
9.5in
3.75in
La Union Tejalapam, Oaxaca
Mexico
Donation
Feb 20 2019
Austin Friends of Folk Art