Relicarios and Escudos: Devotional Jewels from Latin America
Sunday, September 16, 2012 - 2:30pm – 4:00pm
North Building - Lower Level
Space limited. For tickets, call 720-913-0130.
For almost 40 years, Latin American folk art dealer Martha Egan has studied relicarios. These exquisitely painted miniatures or carved images of favorite saints or members of the Holy Family were worn by the faithful to show devotion and protect the wearer from harm.
Doors open at 2 pm.
Free for Alianza members, $3 for students with current ID, $5 for museum members, $10 general public. Reservations not required. For information, call 303-361-9445.
Sponsored by the Alianza de las Artes Americanas, a DAM support group.

