19th Century Italian Leather, Wood and Silk Nicho

19th Century Italian Leather, Wood and Silk Nicho, just the right amount of wear and patina. 10 x 13 x 6. Nichos are made from mixed media and traditionally combine elements from Roman Catholicism, mestizo spirituality, and popular culture. Characteristically "nicho" objects have different names throughout Central and South America: they may be called retablo or by other local names.