Holy Companions, Sweet Pair of Antique Carved Santos Figures cast pewter of the work of Dutch

of the work of Dutch photographer Rineke Dijkstra

the dog itself is color litho printed on cardboard then adhered to both sides of a piece of wood

I think it makes for quite a satisfying tabletop object just on its own--the wood is beautiful and the elongated egg form really elegant--though it would be fun to see it put to use as the topper for a whole new construction

black and red ballpoint pen and pastel on paper

) Old repair at the tail as evident and documented

Holy Companions, Sweet Pair of Antique Carved Santos Figures cast pewter of the work of DutchI found these two together, and think nice to keep them in companionship. Based on the manner of the carving, I believe they are likely Puerto Rican, early 20th century. The paint has aged and eroded in quite a wonderful, almost miraculous feeling way, especially the color on his robe, showing a combination of baby blue and a verdigris sort of green, as well as bare wood in spots. And she feels as quietly pious and faith full as it gets. A sweet and