Niño de Atocha / Holy Infant of Atocha Retablo #170 of Understanding when large deposits were found

when large deposits were found in Ontario

the nut inside is soft enough to be cut with a typical knife

6 1/2" x 4" x 1"

5 3/4" tall x 6 1/2" wide

Original and unrestored

Niño de Atocha / Holy Infant of Atocha Retablo #170 of Understanding when large deposits were foundNio de Atocha Holy Infant of Atocha Retablo #170 The Atocha Nio is one of the most popular Santos, a Christ child Figure like the Infant of Prague. The Santo Nio de Atocha is dressed like a boy pilgrim wearing a hat and ornate cloak with the St. James shell, holding a basket with food or roses in one hand and a pilgrim's staff (to which a water gourd is fastened) in the other. The Child is said to roam the hills and valleys bringing aid and comfort to