Vintage replica statue of Our Lady of Montserrat Black Madonna

The item is a vintage replica statue of Our Lady of Montserrat (also known as the Black Madonna or La Moreneta). Details of the Figurine Iconography: The figurine portrays the Virgin Mary seated on a Romanesque throne, holding the Infant Jesus on her lap and an orb in her right hand. Both figures wear distinctive regal crowns. Inscription: The front edge of the tiered base is embossed with the Latin text "S. MARIA DE MONTSERRAT". Composition: These small devotional souvenirs were typically produced in Spain and Italy from around the mid-20th century. They feature a cast metal or spelter body paired with dark-painted composite or wooden faces to replicate the iconic look of the real shrine. Historical Background The original statue is a late 12th-century Romanesque wood carving venerated at the Santa Maria de Montserrat monastery in Catalonia, Spain. It is celebrated as the patron saint of Catalonia. The original sanctuary dates back to the year 888 when a hermitage was dedicated on the mountain. Over the centuries, its dark complexion—darkened by aging varnish and candle soot—became its most iconic feature, turning it into a famous European pilgrimage site. Approximately 5” tall and 2.5” wide Preowned Pickup is 58th and 7th Ave in midtown Manhattan