Pair of antique polychrome wooden shoes

Originally attached to a large Santa Virgen figure from Guatemala. The shoes are finely carved with pointed toes and painted black, with remnants of flesh-toned and white polychrome visible on the upper areas. Heavily worn with age, the surface bears patina and areas of loss, attesting to their devotional use. These elements were likely part of a fully dressed religious sculpture, meant to be clothed in elaborate garments, with the shoes anchoring the feet to a processional or altar base. 19th to early 20th century

7.5x2x3H each

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