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Hand Carved Wood Statue of the Virgin Mary with Little Jesus, "Mary Help of Christians"
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Venerated since the year 345, Mary Help of Christians was invoked by instructions of Pope Pius V to defend Christian countries during the Middle Ages. Jose Canil Ramos depicts the beloved Virgin in a statuette that is carved and painted by hand.
- 0.94 kgs
- 2.1 lbs
- 38 cm H x 14.5 cm W x 7 cm D
- 15" H x 5.75" W x 2.8" D
- Pinewood
- Features a rustic, rugged finish
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Guatemala.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Central America
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Darcy Lee
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06/16/2016
"Colorful and lovely."
This is my second purchase from this artist. I loved St. Francis so much that I purchased this item.
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Max
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07/31/2018
"Beautiful Maria y Nino Jesud"
Wonderful piece that takes its place on an altarcito next to others by the same artist Artist is a truly skilled craftsman
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Marguerite
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03/29/2018
"Beautiful Mary Help of Christians!"
So pleased with this purchase, which represents Our Lady and her Son in a fresh, colorful way. Thank you, Jos?, for using your considerable God-given talent for His greater glory!
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Sean
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09/24/2017
"Beautiful statue of Mary and Jesus"
Love it, is the centerpiece of my shelf in my family room and would buy another similar one someday. Beautiful!!!!
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Juan
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05/12/2022
"Beautiful"
Bought as a gift for my Fiance and she loved it! Beautiful carved Virgin De Guadalupe.
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Our Lady of Guadalupe, Artisan Crafted Christianity Wood Sculpture
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Sue
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04/10/2022
"Dancing Rabbit if better than I imagined"
The carving is nice, painting very precise and overall quality and size exceeded expectations. I now own three carvings and love all of them.
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Confronting Adversity
Jose suffers from a rare facial nerve paralysis and is currently treating the condition with physical therapy.
Preserving Traditions
Jose is a very talented wood carver. He first learned when he was just ten years old from his father. This art has been passed down for generations and Jose plans to continue the tradition and teach his son how to carve.
Microcredit Financing
Jose Canil Ramos has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $250 and the most recent for $2100. Proceeds were used to invest in wood, saws, paints, and sandpaper for production.
Moving On Up
Jose's work helps generate employment opportunities for those in his community. With the sales from NOVICA, he can employ other artisans and help change the lives of his workers.
Job Creator
Jose hires several people in his community which provides them with a stable income for supporting their families.
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