"Milagro" is the Spanish word for "miracle" Beautiful piece of Mexican Folk art Can be mounted or table display • The small metal charms attached to the hand are called milagros, and they represent wishes, prayers, and thanks for miracles. • Made of wood and is decorated with tin or metal milagros, as well as hand-painted flowers and other designs. • The hand itself can symbolize comfort, creation, strength, or friendship. • The central milagro in this piece is a sacred heart, which is a common symbol in Mexican folk art.