EXVOTO DEDICADO A SAN FRACISCO DE ASIS

EX-VOTO TO SAN FRANCISCO DE ASIS PAINTED ON TIN WITH THE FOLLOWING LEGEND:

Dedico el presente exvoto a San Francisco de Asís para pedirle que cuide a las mariposas monarca que, debido a la contaminación y al mal cuidado de su hábitat, actualmente se encuentra en peligro de extinción. Yo tuve la fortuna de verlas en la "Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca" y fué una hermosa experiencia que debemos de preservar. Michoacán, México.

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I dedicate this exvoto to Saint Francis of Assisi, asking him to protect the monarch butterflies, which are currently endangered due to pollution and the neglect of their habitat. I was fortunate enough to see them in the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, and it was a beautiful experience that we must preserve. Michoacán, Mexico.

Precio: $200 pesos

Medidas: 20x20 cms

EXVOTO DEDICADO A SAN MIGUEL ARCÁNGEL

EX-VOTO TO SAN MIGUEL ARCÁNGEL PAINTED ON TIN WITH THE FOLLOWING LEGEND:

En la feria patronal de mi pueblo, me tocó llevar el "torito", pero se les pasó la mano de pólvora que me estaba dando harto miedo de quemarme con los fuegos artificiales. Me encomendé a San Miguelito Arcángel que me socorriera y gracias a su divina ayuda no me pasó nada, por lo que le dedico este humilde retablito. Bonifacio Negrete. Tlatlauquitepec, Puebla.

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At the town's patron saint festival, it was my turn to carry the "little bull," but they used too much gunpowder, and I was terrified of getting burned by the fireworks. I prayed to Saint Michael the Archangel for help, and thanks to his divine intervention, nothing happened to me. Therefore, I dedicate this humble little altarpiece to him. Bonifacio Negrete. Tlatlauquitepec, Puebla.

Precio: $200 pesos

Medidas: 20x20 cms

EXVOTO DEDICADO A SAN FRANCISCO DE ASÍS

EX-VOTO TO SAN FRANCISCO DE ASIS PAINTED ON TIN WITH THE FOLLOWING LEGEND:

El niño Eladio Rodriguez le da las infinitas gracias a San Francisco de Asís con este humilde retablito porque su papá aceptó no hacer en carnitas a los marranitos que había llevado al jacal hace unos meses porque se encariñó mucho con ellos y prometió cuidarlos. Acajete, Puebla.

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Little Eladio Rodriguez gives infinite thanks to Saint Francis of Assisi with this humble little altarpiece because his father agreed not to cook the piglets he had brought to their shack a few months ago as carnitas, because he had grown very fond of them and promised to take care of them. Acajete, Puebla.

Precio: $250 pesos

Medidas: 20x28 cms

EXVOTO DEDICADO AL SEÑOR DE CHALMA

EX-VOTO TO VIRGEN DE SEÑOR DE CHALMA PAINTED ON TIN WITH THE FOLLOWING LEGEND:

Dedico el presente retablito al Santo Señor de Chalma por el enorme talento de Frida Kahlo y de su esposo Diego Rivera. Gracias a su importante legado pictórico, México y su cultura son reconocidos a nivel mundial y ellos son inspiración para los nuevos talentos en el arte mexicano. Ciudad de México.

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I dedicate this small altarpiece to the Holy Lord of Chalma for the immense talent of Frida Kahlo and her husband Diego Rivera. Thanks to their important artistic legacy, Mexico and its culture are recognized worldwide, and they are an inspiration to new talents in Mexican art. Mexico City.

Precio: $250 pesos

Medidas: 20x28 cms

EXVOTO DEDICADO A SANTA CECILIA

EX-VOTO TO SANTA CECILIA PAINTED ON TIN WITH THE FOLLOWING LEGEND:

Le dedico este humilde retablito a Santa Cecilia, santa patrona de los músicos, con eterno agradecimiento porque cuando yo era joven tuve la suerte de viajar a Estados Unidos y asistir a un concierto de The Beatles. Siempre fuí fan de su música y haberlos escuchado en vivo es algo que siempre recordaré con mucho cariño. México.

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I dedicate this humble little altarpiece to Saint Cecilia, patron saint of musicians, with eternal gratitude because when I was young I was fortunate enough to travel to the United States and attend a Beatles concert. I have always been a fan of their music, and hearing them live is something I will always remember with great affection. Mexico.

Precio: $250 pesos

Medidas: 20x28 cms

EXVOTO DEDICADO A SAN ANTONIO ABAD

EX-VOTO TO SAN ANTONIO ABAD PAINTED ON TIN WITH THE FOLLOWING LEGEND:

Hubo una epidemia en el pueblo que contagiaba a los animalitos de corral gravemente y yo con mucha devoción me encomendé a San Antonio Abad que cuidara de mis animalitos, ya que son todo lo que tengo y gracias a su divina intercesión se me salvaron de enfermarse, estando sanos, por lo que le dedico el presente retablito, bendito sea. Eufrosina Reyes. Pahuatlán, Puebla.

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There was an epidemic in the village that severely affected the farm animals, and I devoutly entrusted myself to Saint Anthony the Abbot to watch over my animals, since they are all I have. Thanks to his divine intercession, they were saved from getting sick and remained healthy, so I dedicate this little altarpiece to him. Blessed be he. Eufrosina Reyes. Pahuatlán, Puebla.

Precio: $250 pesos

Medidas: 20x28 cms

EXVOTO DEDICADO AL SEÑOR DE CHALMA

EX-VOTO TO VIRGEN DE SEÑOR DE CHALMA PAINTED ON TIN WITH THE FOLLOWING LEGEND:

Desde niño yo soñaba con ser luchador profesional, pero a mis padres no les gustaba la idea pues querían que yo estudiara una carrea, así que, después de estudiar en la Universidad la carrera de Leyes, pude entrenar y convertirme en "El Huracán Vengador", por lo que le agradezco al Santo Señor de Chalma con este humilde retablito. México.

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From childhood I dreamed of being a professional wrestler, but my parents didn't like the idea because they wanted me to pursue a career. So, after studying law at university, I was able to train and become "The Vengeful Hurricane," for which I thank the Holy Lord of Chalma with this humble retablito. Mexico.

Precio: $200 pesos

Medida: 20x20 cms

EXVOTO DEDICADO A SAN NICOLÁS DE BARI

EX-VOTO TO SAN NICOLÁS DE BARI PAINTED ON TIN WITH THE FOLLOWING LEGEND:

Por querer darle realismo a mi personaje de diablito en la pastorela se me ocurrió prender muchas luces de bengala y por accidente se me incendió la cola de mi disfraz. Le doy las infinitas gracias a San Nicolás de Bari con el presente retablito que uno de mis compañeros actuó rápido y buscó un extinguidor y me apagó el fuego, de no haberlo hecho, me hubiera chamuscado todito y lo bueno de todo esto es que la gente pensó que era parte de la pastorela y aplaudieron mucho. José Luis, México.  

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In an attempt to make my devil character in the Christmas play more realistic, I decided to light a lot of sparklers, and by accident, the tail of my costume caught fire. I give infinite thanks to Saint Nicholas of Bari, and this little altarpiece is a testament to the fact that one of my classmates acted quickly, found a fire extinguisher, and put out the flames. If he hadn't, I would have been completely charred. The good thing about all this is that people thought it was part of the play and applauded a lot. José Luis, Mexico.

Precio: $250 pesos

Medidas: 20x28 cms

EXVOTO DEDICADO A SAN JUDAS TADEO

EX-VOTO TO SAN JUDAS TADEO PAINTED ON TIN WITH THE FOLLOWING LEGEND:

Le doy las infinitas gracias a San Juditas Tadeo con este sencillo retablito por ser mexicano, ya que nosotros tenemos la hermosa tradición de celebrar el "Dia de Muertos", y de esta forma sentir que mis difuntitos regresan cada 1ero, de Noviembre y de esta manera no olvidar a mis seres queridos y recordarlos con mucho cariño y amor. México.

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I give infinite thanks to Saint Jude Thaddeus with this simple little altarpiece for being Mexican, since we have the beautiful tradition of celebrating the "Day of the Dead," and in this way I feel that my departed loved ones return every November 1st, and thus I never forget them and remember them with much affection and love. Mexico.

Precio: $250 pesos

Medidas: 20x28 cms

EXVOTO DEDICADO A SAN JUDAS TADEO

EX-VOTO TO SAN JUDAS TADEO PAINTED ON TIN WITH THE FOLLOWING LEGEND:

Le doy las gracias a San Juditas Tadeo por permitirme otro año más poner mi ofrenda, ya que para mí es muy importante nunca olvidar a mis seres queridos y, en estas fechas de Todos Santos, los siento más cerca de mí y sé que ellos vienen felices a disfrutar lo que les pongo en su ofrenda con mucho amor. Adelaida Reyes. Oaxaca, México.

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I thank Saint Jude Thaddeus for allowing me to set up my altar for another year, as it is very important to me to never forget my loved ones. During this All Saints' Day, I feel them closer to me and know that they happily come to enjoy what I place on their altar with much love. Adelaida Reyes. Oaxaca, Mexico.

Precio: $250 pesos

Medidas: 20x28 cms

EXVOTO DEDICADO A SAN ANTONIO ABAD

EX-VOTO TO SAN ANTONIO ABAD PAINTED ON TIN WITH THE FOLLOWING LEGEND:

Un dia, mi buen caballo "Sargento" tuvo un accidente y se le rompieron sus dos patas traseras. Yo estaba muy triste al ver su sufrimiento y todos me decían que lo mejor era sacrificarlo, pero lo encomendé con mucha fé a San Antonio Abad y, después de semanas de cuidados, me lo sanó y ahora hemos vuelto a cabalgar juntos. Bendito sea. México.

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One day, my good horse "Sargento" had an accident and broke both of his hind legs. I was very sad to see him suffering, and everyone told me the best thing to do was to put him down, but I entrusted him with great faith to Saint Anthony the Abbot, and after weeks of care, he healed him, and now we ride together again. Blessed be he. Mexico.

Precio: $250 pesos

Medidas: 20x28 cms

EXVOTO DEDICADO AL SEÑOR DE CHALMA

EX-VOTO TO SEÑOR DE CHALMA PAINTED ON TIN WITH THE FOLLOWING LEGEND:

Iba por la carretera en mi bicicleta pues me gusta hacer ejercicio por las noches, cuando de repente vi una luz muy extraña en el cielo y por curioso la seguí y enorme fué mi sorpresa al descubrir que era una nave espacial. Agradezco infinitamente al Santo Señor de Chalma de que pude esconderme detrás de unos arbustos y así no me vieron los marcianos que andaban por ahí. Raúl Godinez. Tepoztlán, Morelos.

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I was riding my bicycle along the road, as I like to exercise at night, when suddenly I saw a very strange light in the sky. Curious, I followed it, and to my great surprise, I discovered it was a spaceship. I am eternally grateful to the Holy Lord of Chalma that I was able to hide behind some bushes, so the Martians who were wandering around didn't see me. Raúl Godínez. Tepoztlán, Morelos.

Precio: $250 pesos

Medidas: 20x28 cms

EXVOTO DEDICADO A SAN PASCUAL BAILON

EX-VOTO TO SAN PASCUAL BAILON PAINTED ON TIN WITH THE FOLLOWING LEGEND:

Mis patrones me pidieron que hiciera en mole a dos guajolotes, pero yo sentía rete feo matarlos. Le agradezco a San Pascual Bailón de que pude convencerlos de guisar otra comida y hasta me los regalaron y me los llevé a mi jacalito, por lo que estoy muy contenta. Asunción Toxqui. Cholula, Puebla 

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My employers asked me to cook two turkeys in mole sauce, but I felt terrible about killing them. I thank Saint Paschal Baylon that I was able to convince them to cook something else, and they even gave them to me, which I took home, and I'm very happy about it. Asunción Toxqui. Cholula, Puebla

Precio: $250 pesos

Medidas: 20x28 cms

EXVOTO DEDICADO A SAN BENITO

EX-VOTO TO SAN BENITO PAINTED ON TIN WITH THE FOLLOWING LEGEND:

Frecuentemente yo tenía horribles pesadillas en donde me perseguían unos demonios y yo despertaba tan asustada que ya me daba miedo volverme a dormir. Me encomendé con mucha devoción a San Benito y poco a poco dejé de tener esas pesadillas y ahora ya puedo descansar tranquila. Bendito sea. México.

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I frequently had horrible nightmares where demons chased me, and I would wake up so terrified that I was afraid to go back to sleep. I devoutly entrusted myself to Saint Benedict, and little by little, those nightmares stopped, and now I can rest peacefully. Blessed be he. Mexico.

Precio: $250 pesos

Medidas: 20x28 cms

EXVOTO DEDICADO A SAN MARTIN CABALLERO

EX-VOTO TO SAN MARTIN CABALLERO PAINTED ON TIN WITH THE FOLLOWING LEGEND:

Le agradezco infinitamente a San Martin Caballero por tener el noble oficio de realizar la talavera. Es muy apreciada por los visitantes nacionales y extranjeros y estoy muy contenta de que este oficio será la herencia que le dejaré a mi hijo Roberto. Eleuteria Ortiz. Puebla, Puebla.

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I am eternally grateful to San Martin Caballero for the noble craft of Talavera pottery. It is highly valued by both national and international visitors, and I am very happy that this craft will be the legacy I leave to my son, Roberto. Eleuteria Ortiz. Puebla, Puebla.

Precio: $250 pesos

Medidas: 20x28 cms