Tin Nichos - Shrines - Reliquaries - Altars
Tin nichos are an altered artist's perfect stage for images, words, and memorabilia. These shrines, sometimes called reliquaries - commonly metal or wooden receptacles containing relics or sacred objects- were often designed in shapes that reflected the nature of their contents, such as buildings, boxes,hearts, hands, angels, and crosses. They may be self-standing, wall hung, or even worn as necklaces, and are meant principally to serve as personal devotional altars. They incorporate small religious printed images, statuettes, medals, medallions, photos, locks of hair of a loved one and other objects of personal significance. These can be fairly simple or quite ornate. They are typically, richly decorated with gold, silver, enamel, and jewels.
Our nichos are made by the hands of Mexican artisans. Mexican Folk Art is rooted in the basic need to nurture a creative spirit passing spiritual and cultural tales from the previous generations. Typically, folk art is made by hand with simple, crude, materials and tools by people, who, without the benefit of formal art training, weave their unique stories without words. The messages they leave for the next generation is their legacy.
What is the legacy that YOU will leave? Something to ponder.
Tin Nicho Cross with Glass front- #254
Cross nicho with full glass front that opens from the bottom. Metal hanger on back
Size: 8" x 6"
$21.00 each
"Love Springs Eternal"
tin nicho by Janie Mills, artist.
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Tin Nicho - Starburst #518
Tin nicho with starburst shape at top.
Hinged glass window in front to display images,
milagros, special mementos...
3 1/2" x 4"
Metal hanger on back for hanging.
Hinged glass window in front to display images,milagros, special mementos...
3 1/2" x 4"
Metal hanger on back for hanging.
$18.00 each
" I carry you with me"
Altered Nicho by Janie Mills, Artist
using Tin Nicho Sunburst # 518
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Tin mini Nicho - Liso Heart #516
7" x 4" with display insert at 2.25" x 1.75" and .5" deep.
This flaming corazon design has a glass door to place your own special items.
$18.00 each
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| |  Tin mini Nicho- Church #724
with double tin doors and glass door
3.5" x 5" with display insert at 1.5" x 2.5"
and .65" deep
20.00 each
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