The wonderful Milagro, made of tin, is a traditional “Hoja de Lata.” Pieces like this have been made for centuries in Mexico, especially in Oaxaca.

Milagros - also known as an ex-voto, dijes, or promesas - are religious folk charms that are traditionally used for healing purposes and as votive offerings in Mexico, the southern United States, other areas of Latin America, and parts of the Iberian peninsula. They are frequently attached to altars, shrines, and sacred objects found in places of worship. In Spanish, the word milagro literally means miracle or surprise.

This piece was sourced from Mexico.

About 3.5 inches tall.