Nino de Atocha Santos Doll - Glass Eyes Wool Hair Painted Details red heart I can tell that the

I can tell that the applique is on buckrum but I can not tell if it is glued or sewn to the top of the satin

On the inside is a single band of ribbon to hold 2 hankies

reveals a honeycomb

is always dressed as a boy pilgrim from the 13th century

Size is 4-3/8" x 3-1/8"

Nino de Atocha Santos Doll - Glass Eyes Wool Hair Painted Details red heart I can tell that theThe Patron Saint of Prisoners, El Santo Nio de Atocha, is always dressed as a boy pilgrim from the 13th century. He usually wears a hat, a very ornate cloak and carries in his hands either a basket of roses or food in one and a pilgrim's staff in the other. What is unusual about the piece I offer now is that this Saint has no hands BUT this actually might be the way the doll was fashioned. When I found this stunning piece of religious folk art, I