Vintage Black Madonna of Halle Hal Virgin Mary Chalkware Plaster 13.39"

Vintage Black Madonna of Halle Hal Virgin Mary Chalkware Plaster 13.39" Stunning vintage Statuette of this rare black Madonna of Halle. This is the history of the black Madonna of Halle : in the 15th century there was a heavy battle, canon balls were fired and this is is how the Madonna turned black, she caught the canon balls with her bare hands to safe the city, this is how the hands and face of the Madonna of Halle turned black. The black 'pearls' on the bottom of the statuette depict the canon balls. The statuette is 13.39 inch (34 cm) high and 7.87" (20 cm) wide and the foot is 6.3" x 4.33"(16 cm x 11 cm) Statuette in overall vintage condition, overall wear to the chalk, some pieces of chalk broken off, the neck has been repaired hence the much lower price (for details please see pictures, the pictures are part of the description ask any question if needed also about combined shipping prices. Insurance is automatically included in the shipping price. Enjoy our shop! 272137855953 (jan7722)