Our_Lady_of_Soterraña_de_Nieva
Our Lady of Soterraña de Nieva (also spelt Soterrania; "of Subterranean of Nieva") is an 18th-century Roman Catholic image of the Blessed Virgin Mary crafted in part ivory and solid 18 karat gold formerly venerated in the Philippines. The image was previously owned by former First Lady Imelda Marcos. The image is also known among collectors of Catholic religious images under its former Marian title and category of Our Lady of Nieva or Our Lady of Subterranean. The image has its origins in Spain under its recognised title, Our Lady of Soterraña.[1]