This is a vibrant vintage Mexican devotional folk art shrine / retablo, richly decorated with layered religious imagery, glitter, sequins, floral motifs, and a central Virgen de Guadalupe figure. The composition includes Catholic iconography, prayer text in Spanish, and traditional folk embellishments, all encased under clear protective plastic.
The back label reads “El Secreto de la Virtuosa Herradura – Oración de la Herradura”, a traditional devotional prayer associated with protection, luck, and prosperity. A “Hecho en Mexico” label is also present, confirming Mexican origin.
This piece exemplifies mid-20th-century Mexican religious folk art, often created for home altars, shrines, or devotional wall display.
Details:
• Origin: Mexico
• Style: Mexican folk art / devotional retablo / shrine
• Subject: Virgen de Guadalupe with Catholic imagery and prayer text
• Materials: Mixed media (printed images, glitter, sequins, paper elements, plastic cover)
• Language: Spanish
• Mounting: Hanging cord on back
Condition:
• Overall good vintage condition
• Some small holes to the clear plastic cover (see photos)
• Minor age-related wear consistent with vintage folk art
• Colors remain bright and visually striking
✨ A wonderful piece for collectors of Mexican folk art, religious art, devotional shrines, Day of the Dead-adjacent décor, or Catholic iconography.