Mexican Sacred Heart Folk Art — Hand Carved & Painted w/ 50 Milagros

Handcrafted in Mexico, this striking wall-hanging Sacred Heart (Corazón Sagrado) embodies both devotional tradition and folk artistry. The wooden heart is hand carved and hand painted, topped with a stylized flame symbolizing divine love. Its surface is richly covered with 50 gilt-tone metal milagros, each representing a prayer or thanksgiving for healing, protection, or blessings. Figures range from hearts and body parts to animals and symbolic forms, creating a textured and meaningful design.

Sacred Hearts with milagros are a long-standing element of Mexican Catholic folk tradition, displayed in homes or altars as expressions of faith, gratitude, and cultural identity. This piece, marked Hecho en México on the reverse, blends religious symbolism with authentic artisan craftsmanship, making it equally appealing as a devotional object or collectible folk art.

Condition
Good overall, with light surface wear consistent with handcrafted origins. A natural split is visible along the rear right side, as shown, but this does not affect stability or presentation. All milagros remain securely attached.

Dimensions
8.25 x 5.5 x 1.5 inches
Wall-hanging format with rear hook.
Shown with Campbell’s soup can for scale.