Mary and child featured in stonework (7)

I believe the answer is:

masonry

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'stonework' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

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(Other definitions for masonry that I've seen before include "Stonework" , "Building work in stone" , "brickwork" , "Skill in construction" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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