Name: White Earthenware Virgin of Childbirth Statue
Brand: Bourg-Joly Malicorne
SKU: R21710000B
Price: 189.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

€189.00

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Size

H20cm (R:R2171)

H23cm (R:R2172)

H28cm (R:R2173)

H30cm (R:R2174)

Our Vierge d'accoucheée (Virgin in childbirth) white earthenware statuette of a crowned Virgin Mary carrying the infant Jesus in her arms, patron saint and protector of women in childbirth.

It has a hollow crown to hold a candle and a hole at the bottom to allow a small amount of holy water to be poured into the statuette. They were a common object in rural homes in the 18th and 19th centuries. Traditionally the candle was lit when a pregnant woman experienced her first contractions. This was a sign that labour was beginning. The statuette was then placed on the bedside table of the mother-to-be, the candle would burn until the end of the birth. Family members, gathered in the living room, would pray for a healthy birth for both mother and baby.

Handmade in Malicorne sur Sarthe, France
Uniquely handcrafted by skilled craftsmen using Bourg-Joly’s centuries-old techniques.
Quality product. The handmade nature means that each one of our statues is unique.
Dimensions: R2171 : H20cm / R2172 : H23cm / R2173 : H28cm / R2174 : H30cm

HAND PAINTED PERSONALISATION : A hand painted message of up to 5 words (thank you, important date, name of a person, etc.) in black can be added to most pieces. Please contact us for prices and more details.

CARE : Clean with care using a damp cloth.

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