Early Mexican Copper Retablo, Possibly Saint Benedict of Nursia, 17th – 18th Century

It’s rare to find an early copper based retablo like this one. The quality of painting, the richness of the colors and the details are all indicative of these early reliquous works. Saint Benedict of Nursia was a 6th-century Italian monk and the founder of Western monasticism . His comprehensive guide for monastic living, the “Rule […]

An Early Comanche Elongated Neck Tie

I originally thought this to be a ring, but I’ve since been told that it is likely a Comanche neck tie. The ring size still fits, and it surely could be worn as a ring, but interesting to know of its original use. This early silver stamped ring is bent to form to the copper […]

An Early Comanche Neck Tie

I originally thought this to be a ring, but I’ve since been told that it is likely a Comanche neck tie. The ring size still fits, and it surely could be worn as a ring, but interesting to know of its original use. The silver stamp work on the front is wonderful and suggests Navajo. […]