Leonardo Salazar Hand-Carved Bulto/Santo with Tin Fan

Leonardo Salazar is a renowned santero from Taos, New Mexico known for his hand-carved cedar bultos or three-dimensional religious statues that often incorporate natural wood forms. While he typically works in wood, traditional New Mexican folk art often pairs these bultos with tinwork, such as a “tin fan” or halo, which reflects the historical evolution of the craft in the late 19th century. He insists on performing all work by hand while cradling the piece in his lap, a practice he maintained even as his work reached global collections like the Smithsonian and the Vatican. 17.5″x11″x7″ Please see pictures for condition details as the photos are considered part of the description.