Ex voto (13) - Wax - 1900-1950 - Heads and Busts
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13 old wax ex-votos – heads and busts – popular devotion – Belgium - first half of the 20th century
Professionally shipped – more than 950 five-star reviews worldwide.
Collection of 13 old wax ex-votos in the form of human heads and busts.
Such wax votive offerings were given as expressions of gratitude or as supplications for healing and protection. Heads and body parts referred to the person or body part for which one sought divine intervention.
The pieces are individually formed and display different models, sizes and wax tones, from ivory-white and yellow to green- and brownish shades. Some are equipped with a hanging cord.
Originating from an old collection of religious folk art.
Dimensions: height approx. 5 to 8 cm.
Condition: signs of aging and use, discolorations, soiling and local damage. Some pieces are hollow and show damage or openings at the rear or bottom. See the photos for a full view of the condition.
Please look closely at the photos; they are part of the description.
Sent 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 Translate13 old wax ex-votos – heads and busts – popular devotion – Belgium - first half of the 20th century
Professionally shipped – more than 950 five-star reviews worldwide.
Collection of 13 old wax ex-votos in the form of human heads and busts.
Such wax votive offerings were given as expressions of gratitude or as supplications for healing and protection. Heads and body parts referred to the person or body part for which one sought divine intervention.
The pieces are individually formed and display different models, sizes and wax tones, from ivory-white and yellow to green- and brownish shades. Some are equipped with a hanging cord.
Originating from an old collection of religious folk art.
Dimensions: height approx. 5 to 8 cm.
Condition: signs of aging and use, discolorations, soiling and local damage. Some pieces are hollow and show damage or openings at the rear or bottom. See the photos for a full view of the condition.
Please look closely at the photos; they are part of the description.
Sent 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
0.5 kg
Title additional information
Heads and Busts
Number of objects
13
Material
Wax
Country of origin
Belgium
Height
8 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
6 cm
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Estimated period
1900-1950
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