The practice of creating Santos began in Spain. Religious images were commonly decorated in ornate religious clothing. Today Santos remain a living tradition of religious iconography and folk art in Mexico, Philippines, Vietnam and other countries.

Saint Anthony is especially invoked and venerated all over the world as the patron saint for the recovery of lost items. He is credited with many miracles involving lost people, lost love, lost things and even lost spiritual goods!

This santo has wonderful original paint, with filagree detail on the robes. The condition is as found (missing hands), the original patina is quite good, and the face is very pleasing & restful.

• Wood - Paint/gesso

• Phillippines

• Circa 1880

• Dimensions: 28”H x 9”W x 7”D