During one of my rummages through Antique shops in Manila, I came across these wooden male Angels... I was told they are called Bastidors and that they were originally made (for altars in churches and homes alike)and popular in the 19th Century Spanish Colonial Times....
So far, this is the only INFO I have gathered on them: Originally the faces are made of IVORY or Porcelain... and as you can see, there is a torso, articulated hands and arms... and a skirt type lower body -- as most were dressed in robes...
The ones I got above are definitely reproductions -- as it is all made of wood... they appeal to me not only because they are MALE ANGELS but also because they fit right in with my very own MENSAJERO bois...
DOES ANYONE ELSE HAVE ANY INFO ON THESE THAT YOU CAN SHARE WITH ME???
8 years ago
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No info to provide, but those are really cool, Rudi! What a great find!
~Mary
They truly are, Mary! they are basically the same size as the Mensajeros.... and the facial sculpts are too cool... each and everyone is different as they are all hand carved...
I would LOVE to get more of these... so far I ahve these two only....
Well, keep checking all the shops every time you are in Manila because they are wonderful and so unique! What a cool collection that would be.
Good luck!!
~Mary
yes yes... of course I will keep checking.... I don't mind having a few more.... I actually ahve seen them also sans the wings -- so maybe I will go back for those, too.... we'll see...
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