Vintage Mexican Folk Art Milagros Wood Cross w/26 Brass Charms, 6¾"L x 4"W x ¾"D for Sale

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Vintage Mexican Folk Art Milagros Wood Cross w/26 Brass Charms, 6¾"L x 4"W x ¾"D For Sale

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Vintage Mexican Folk Art Milagros Wood Cross w/26 Brass Charms, 6¾"L x 4"W x ¾"D:
$22.88

This vintage Mexican folk art piece is a Milagros wood cross adorned with 26 brass charms. It measures 6.75 inches in length, 4 inches in width, and 0.75 inches in depth. The cross reflects Mexican culture and craftsmanship, making it a unique collectible item from Mexico.
A "milagros cross" is a religious Christian cross adorned with small metal charms called "milagros" which translates to "miracles" in Spanish; these charms are used in Latin American cultures to symbolize prayers, requests for protection or healing, and are often pinned to crosses, statues of saints, or altars as a way to petition for divine intervention or express gratitude for answered prayers.
"Milagros" represent small "miracles" and are used to ask for help or express thanks for answered prayers related to specific needs, like health, love, or travel, depending on the shape of the charm. Milagros can be shaped like body parts (hands, feet, eyes), animals, hearts, or other objects representing specific intentions.
This practice is deeply rooted in Mexican and broader Latin American Catholic traditions.