Retablos.

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Retablo (Spanish retablo, from Lat. Retro - for, behind and tabula - board)
1) zaaltarny image large size, characteristic of Spanish and Latin American churches
15-18 cc. R., and often the top edge of which reached the ceiling, composed of architectural framing
figural and ornamental sculpture, covered the RS solid rug, and sometimes included
and scenic images. The main materials were wood RS, alabaster or marble (see pictures)..
2) In several Latin American countries - votive (dedicatory) image, which is offered as a gift
Church on the occasion of getting rid of any danger, disease and t.d.yavno religious overtones.

Looking at these boards, it's important to read the text on them:

1. Cruz Garcia in September 1905 arrived in Tepatitlan, joined the federal forces.
After a year and 7-months of separation, his mother came from Silio looking for him and praying the Lord
charity and patronage, and miraculously found his son.
As a token of gratitude for the grace it brings to the plate (retablo).
2. Peter Sanchez in the kitchen preparing mole. When she was milled pepper on metate - crushed chest,
and it is very damaged. Immediately she prayed St. Paskualito and recovered, for which
She thanked this image (retablo).
Pueblo 1915
3. November 2, the Day of the dead in front of me was the spirit of my godmother, and demanded not to stick to Qom.
I am very grateful to St. Jude for his patronage in this case, and promise to behave well.
Prokulo A. 1924
At the fourth photo retablos at the flea market. Interest in them has been around for a long time and a lot of these counterfeit tablets, of course.

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Now there are modern imitation of a long tradition of retablos. Draw such pictures-ordination of Catholic saints in thanks for some wonderful event.
Below the picture is written the history of Thanksgiving and text.
 Got such a little naive personal icons.

But turn to "experts."
Alfredo Vilhis Rock /Alfredo Vilchis Roque - the most that neither is a hereditary retablero artist with his studio in Mexico City. People come to him with his wonderful stories, and he draws money for them these pictures. He is very famous in the world of folk art, and recently he even got a book with a collection of his works.
1. I am grateful to the Holy Virgin patron hukily for Viagra and for the fact that my sad malady has disappeared and now I can meet my wife in bed because earlier I could not find a cure for their illness but entrust ourselves to you tried Viagra, and now we are very happy and our marriage was saved. dedicate this to you, [the holy virgin]. Roberto.
2. Fermin and Carmen dedicate this picture of the Virgin of Guadalupe patroness of the fact that this year they have turned out to be a good crop of cactus and they bring their gratitude for this.
3. in May 2000 we gathered to go through the desert because they wanted to work in the United States and save a little money. We walked for four days and realized that it made a mistake because we ran out of water and eating. felt death approaching, we prayed the Holy Virgin of Guadalupe patroness of that she saved us from a dog's death away from our beautiful beloved Mexico. repeating the "Our Father" we fell asleep and the next morning we picked up some farmers and dovezli to Nogales, almost to the border. We had no money, but we were saved. He may abide with you a blessing. all Mexicans, I say: Think before you cross the border, because there is nothing in the world that compares with Mexico. it's you speak two frustrated.

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Javier Mayoral:
 
I thank the Holy Spirit for the wonderful shiny new tractor, which gave me a birthday present. <! - ~ 7 ~ ->

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In May 2000, we went through the desert with only one thought : to get to the U.S. and earn a few bucks there . But on the fourth day of the trip we realized that we were lost. We were left without food and water , and, feeling the approach of death , began to pray to the Blessed Virgin of Guadalupe that we would not have died like dogs , away from our beautiful and beloved Mexico. After reading the Lord's Prayer , we went to bed . We were rescued by a local who drove us to Nogales . We had no money, but survived. Blessed be , the Blessed Virgin . And all Mexicans I mean, think carefully before you go across the border , because there is nothing more beautiful than our Mexico. Two chilangos *- mehikantsa tell you .

*Chilangos - Demonym is slang for residents of Mexico City .