Santo Retablo Tin Nicho - Frida Kahlo, and Diego order Rivera, on their wedding day, 1929

This is a metal Nicho from Mexico. Santo Retablo Tin Nicho - features "Frida Kahlo, and Diego Rivera, on their wedding day, 1929". Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo's relationship was far from placid: they were married in 1929, divorced in 1940, and then married again that same year.

This nicho has paper flowers surrounding the tin, as well as inside order. Frida's dress has red glitter, applied throughout. The Nicho has a hook in the back for hanging.

One of a kind nicho.

Nichos are part or extensions of household altars, and depict patron saints, ancestors, or an ex-voto. They can act as shrines, protection, or devotional objects, and may be part of active religious practice.

Measurements: 7" Length x 4 1/4" Widest Width
Inside of the Nicho: 1 1/4" Deep
Color: Red