Portrait of a different kind

Black carving with milagros, the small silver charms that cover the carving. Milagros are traditionally used as requests for healing or help and as offerings of thanks for blessings and miracles received.

This photo was made at the Museo y Archivo Histórico Casa de Morelos, Morelia Michoacan. This museum is free to enter and houses a very cool cross section of art native to the state of Michoacán.