Ivory image of Our Lady, upright, frontally facing, holding the Baby Jesus, who holds a sphere in his left hand, his right hand in a blessing attitude. Long, striated hair, exposed ears, head turned slightly to the right. Tunic pleated with vertical incised lines, lace neckline and opening; cloak with serrated hem; shoes sticking out from under the tunic. Dark wooden base, suggesting a small mound.
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