Description
Invite a sense of gentle devotion into your sacred space with this hand-poured Pastel Resin Mary Statue, inspired by Our Lady of Guadalupe. Standing approximately 13cm tall and 4cm wide, each statue is made with care by Wax Spiritual and available in a choice of soft pastel hues: stone, pink, green, blue, or yellow. Crafted in resin and finished with a subtle matte texture, these statues evoke peaceful reverence and are ideal for altars, devotional shelves, or spiritual corners within the home.
Our Lady of Guadalupe holds deep cultural and spiritual significance across the globe, particularly within Latin American traditions. She is believed by many to embody protection, compassion, and maternal grace. As a symbol of miraculous intervention and divine love, her image is often kept in the home as a focus for prayer, meditation, or personal offerings.
Our Lady of Guadalupe holds a powerful place not only within Catholicism but also in various ancestral and syncretic spiritual traditions. In Haitian Vodou, she is frequently associated with Erzulie Dantor, the fierce, protective Lwa of single mothers, survivors, and marginalised people. This connection is drawn through visual symbolism and shared roles—both figures are Black or brown-skinned maternal archetypes, depicted with solemn grace and deep emotional strength. Erzulie Dantor, like Mary, is often shown with her child, and both are called upon for matters of justice, love, and protection. On altars dedicated to Dantor, it’s not uncommon to see Catholic imagery of the Virgin Mary surrounded by blue candles, black beans, rum, or knives, symbolising her willingness to fight for those she protects.
In Santería (Lukumi tradition), Mary is often linked with Yemaya, the orisha of the ocean, motherhood, and nurturing love. Yemaya is considered the mother of all living things and shares Mary’s qualities of emotional depth, spiritual strength, and protective presence. Practitioners may keep statues or prints of Mary in their homes or on Yemaya altars, recognising her as a vessel of sacred maternal energy. Blue and white, both colours associated with Mary and Yemaya, are often used to honour these divine feminine energies side by side.
In folk Catholicism, particularly in Mexico and across Latin America, Mary—especially in her Guadalupe form—appears as a bridge between Indigenous traditions and Catholic worship. She is believed by many to represent Tonantzin, the Aztec mother goddess of the earth. The site of her apparition, Tepeyac Hill, was once a shrine to Tonantzin, making her story a powerful symbol of colonial resilience and spiritual syncretism. In this context, Our Lady becomes a vessel of ancestral memory and Indigenous pride, reminding people of their roots and inner sovereignty.
Across these traditions, Mary functions not only as a saint but as a divine feminine force—at once healer, mother, protector, and warrior. Whether honoured on a Catholic altar, a Vodou pè (shrine), or a folk devotional space filled with candles and flowers, she carries the prayers of the living to the unseen. Her statues are used to invoke spiritual calm, maternal strength, and guidance during life’s most tender or challenging moments.
Whether you’re creating a dedicated altar or simply wish to bring spiritual elegance into your living space, this statue offers a quiet presence and connection. It pairs beautifully with candles, rosaries, and flowers. Many spiritual practitioners keep representations of Mary near their entranceways for blessings and protection, or beside their beds for nightly prayers and dreams guided by love.
Please note, that due to the nature of resin, these statues should be kept away from heat sources and direct sunlight to preserve their shape and colour. Wipe clean gently with a dry, soft cloth. Avoid using water or solvents, which can cause damage or discolouration. Resin is not food-safe or flame-resistant—do not use near open flames, lit candles, or incense sticks.
Each piece is unique due to the hand-poured method. The listing is for one statue only—please select your preferred colour from the dropdown.
