
Ex-voto praying for monster-sized baby. Oil on metal, 8.5 x 12.25 inches, dated 1916.

Ex-voto believed to be by "The Almond Eye Painter," Oil on metal, 10 x 7 inches, dated 1884?

The "Story of Modesta Fernanda." Oil on metal. 10 x 7 inches, dated 1897.

Ex-voto carving from Brazil, prayer for injury or disease on face. Carved and polychromed wood, 8.5 tall by 5.5 inches wide x 3 inches deep. Circa 1900. John Foster Collection.

Ex-voto dedicated to The Holy Virgin who saved Melquiades Arreola from near death after a fall from a Mulberry Tree. Oil on metal. 20 x 14 inches, early 20th century.

Ex-voto attributed to Tadeucio Vasquez, "the worried painter.” Oil on metal. 7 x 10 inches, 1888.

Ex-voto, "Nino" Oil on metal, 10 x 14 inches, 1900.

Giving thanks for an escape from collapsed roof," Oil on metal, 14 x 10 inches, circa 1920.

Ex-voto of encounter dedicated to the Virgin of Bethlehem (La Virgen de Belen); Oil on metal, 5.5 x 7.5 inches, dated 1887.

Prayer for safety from dog attack. Oil on metal, 10 x 14 inches, dated 1908.

Prayer for regained health after being thrown from wild horse. Oil on metal, 7 x 10 inches, dated 1922.

Prayer to the Virgin of Guadalupe for the health of child who hurt finger on the Singer Sewing Machine. Oil on metal, 8.5 x 12 inches, dated 1931.

Anonymous Ex-voto of group prayer for sick, bedridden man. Oil on metal. Circa 1875.

Prayer for man run over by stagecoach. Oil on wood, 9.25 x 12.5 inches, dated 1764.

Boy prays to crucified Jesus. Signed P. Montarallo, Oil on metal, 4.75 x 6.5 inches, dated May 22, 1951.

Prayer for safety of people run over by truck. Oil on metal, 11 x 7 inches, circa 1950.

Prayer for man dragged by horse over tumultuous river. Oil on tin, 14 x 10 inches, dated 1920.

Prayer for man being ground into hamburger by giant gear-like wheel. Oil on wood, 11 x 13.75 inches, dated 1881.

Couple prays to Black Jesus, "Cristo Negro." Oil on tin, 8 x 12 inches, circa 1940.

Man see's himself free after being falsely arrested. Oil on tin, 7 x 10 inches, dated 1923.

Ex-voto of woman praying and giving thanks to NS de los Lagos. Oil on tin, 7 x 10 inches, no date.

Prayer for boy to recover from operation. Oil on tin, 13.5 x 10.5 inches, dated 1969.

Brazilian Ex-voto carving of leg and foot, begging for cure to unknown problem. Wood, 10.5 x 9.5 inches, circa 1950.

Ex-voto giving thanks to 'El Señor de la Piedad.' The petitioner, having become gravely ill, and with pain, venerated the Cristo and was cured. Oil on tin, 10 x 7 inches, dated 1850.