This hand decorated Aretha Franklin nicho measures 7.25” x 7” and is 1” thick. Loaded with decorative gems, Austrian crystals, rich alcohol ink colors and sparkles! Tinwork handmade in Mexico, decoration added in Palm Springs, California. Custom pieces possible, send me a DM if interested. Custom pieces possible, send me a DM if interested. My subjects are figures I admire or have interest in, sometimes obscure or offbeat and sometimes well-known. *from Wikipedia… “Nichos are a type of folk art popular throughout Central and South America, often devotional but sometimes merely quirky. Resembling dioramas, they are made from common household objects and craft material and traditionally combine elements from Roman Catholicism, mestizo spirituality, and popular culture. Nicho objects have different names in different places: they may be called retablo or have local names. In South America it is common to see decorative boxes called “nichos” set upon tables and pedestals to display religious icons. These boxes may serve as a religious altar (to mark a significant religious event) or to honor a patron saint. Common structural conventions include hinged doors, carved borders, and multiple panels. Within the box there is a central figure or object for whose honor the nicho has been created. They are usually painted with striking colors, often contrasting bright and dark, and tend towards garish.”