Ex voto (10) - Wax - 1900-1950 - Anatomical Body Parts
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Description from the seller
10 antique wax ex-votos – body parts – folk devotion – 20th century
Professionally shipped – more than 950 five-star reviews worldwide.
Collection of 10 old wax ex-votos, primarily in the form of human body parts.
The lot includes, among others, a heart, eyes and teeth. Such wax votive offerings were given as supplication or thanksgiving, with the depicted body part usually referring to healing or protection of that part of the body.
The pieces are individually formed and executed in different shades of wax. Several pieces are hollow-cast and some still come with a hanging thread.
Originating from an old collection of religious folk art.
Dimensions: largest heart about 13 × 8 cm; eyes about 10 × 3 cm. The remaining pieces vary in size.
Condition: signs of aging and use, discoloration, soiling and local damage. Some pieces show small cracks or irregularities. See the photos for a full view of the condition.
Please look closely at the photos, they are part of the description.
Shipped with track & trace.
Seller's Story
Koen’s Antiques & Curiosa presents timeless finds: antiques, religious art, curios and vintage design. My passion for the exceptional takes me to markets, auctions and collections in Belgium and beyond. Each piece is carefully selected, accurately described and professionally shipped. More than 900 five-star reviews underscore my commitment to quality and service.
Translated by Google Translate10 antique wax ex-votos – body parts – folk devotion – 20th century
Professionally shipped – more than 950 five-star reviews worldwide.
Collection of 10 old wax ex-votos, primarily in the form of human body parts.
The lot includes, among others, a heart, eyes and teeth. Such wax votive offerings were given as supplication or thanksgiving, with the depicted body part usually referring to healing or protection of that part of the body.
The pieces are individually formed and executed in different shades of wax. Several pieces are hollow-cast and some still come with a hanging thread.
Originating from an old collection of religious folk art.
Dimensions: largest heart about 13 × 8 cm; eyes about 10 × 3 cm. The remaining pieces vary in size.
Condition: signs of aging and use, discoloration, soiling and local damage. Some pieces show small cracks or irregularities. See the photos for a full view of the condition.
Please look closely at the photos, they are part of the description.
Shipped with track & trace.
Seller's Story
Koen’s Antiques & Curiosa presents timeless finds: antiques, religious art, curios and vintage design. My passion for the exceptional takes me to markets, auctions and collections in Belgium and beyond. Each piece is carefully selected, accurately described and professionally shipped. More than 900 five-star reviews underscore my commitment to quality and service.
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Era
1900-2000
Weight
0.2 kg
Title additional information
Anatomical Body Parts
Number of objects
10
Material
Wax
Country of origin
Belgium
Height
13 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
1 cm
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Estimated period
1900-1950
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