It is a wire sculpture that creates the silhouette of a woman. The bottom portion is crafted from bent or woven wires to form a cage-like skirt.
Santos dolls originated in the 17th and 18th centuries as carvings of saints. They were traditionally used to create altars in homes, particularly in areas without easy access to a priest.
They feature a doll-shaped torso and head with a cage-like structure below. They hold a deep religious history and were used for religious devotion and in Catholic religious processions.
