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  • Retablo San Martin de Porres Ornament

Retablo San Martin de Porres Ornament

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The Retablo, or ʻboard behind the altarʼ art form, was originally created in New Mexico in the 1800ʼs, and has been handed down the generations to this day. Lynn Garlick has created this unique 2 sided icon of San Martin de Porres, Patron of Hairdressers.

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Backside Reads: Martin de Porres. Patron saint of Mixed Races, Public Health Workers, Hairdressers, and Children. Born in 1579 of a Spanish Knight and a freed slave born in Lima, Peru. At 15 he became a Dominican Monk. As a child hr dressed the hair of conquistador wives. When he became a Monk he opened up hospitals, hospices, and animal shelters. He could heal with the touch of his hand.

"Gentle and loving San Martin, you gave unconditionally to anyone and everyone with kindness and humility of heart. May we learn from your example to accept all races and cultures rich or poor living without judgment and always moving with kindness and tolerance of each other."

Dimensions: 4" L X 2.5" W. Includes natural jute string for hanging.

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