Vintage Hand-Carved Mahogany Monk Statue – 12” Folk Art 1900s

Name: Vintage Hand-Carved Mahogany Monk Statue – 12” Folk Art 1900s
Brand: Handmade
SKU: 187786366570
Price: 180.00 USD
Availability: InStock

USD 180.00

Condition: Used

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View Vintage Hand-Carved Mahogany Monk Statue – 12” Folk Art 1900s with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Subject: Monk / friar with praying hands. Material: Solid hand-carved hardwood (likely mahogany). This is a striking and soulful folk-art carving with presence, character, and history. Style: Early-mid 20th century folk art with elongated form. This is a vintage hand-carved wooden monk statue dating from approximately the 1930s to 1960s. The figure depicts a hooded monk or friar in prayer, carved in an elongated folk-art style typical of early- to mid-20th-century religious woodcarving traditions from the Caribbean and Central America. Carved from a single piece of hardwood—likely mahogany—the sculpture features expressive facial detail, a simple hooded robe, and hands clasped in prayer. The wood has developed a warm natural patina, subtle darkening in the recesses, and natural age-related cracking consistent with an 60-90-year-old piece. This is a striking and soulful folk-art carving with presence, character, and history. FEATURES Estimated Age: 1930s-1960s (60-90 years old) Material: Solid hand-carved hardwood (likely mahogany) Subject: Monk / friar with praying hands Height: Approximately 12 inches Style: Early-mid 20th century folk art with elongated form Origin: Caribbean or Central American artisan carving tradition CONDITION Good vintage condition with expected signs of age. Natural age cracks (stable) Some marks and wear typical of older hardwood carvings Base shows age and patina Please see all photos for the most accurate representation. Displays beautifully. A GREAT PIECE FOR: Folk art collectors Religious/monastic art collections Mid-century wood carvings Spiritual or rustic décor Display in libraries, meditation spaces, or art-focused interiors Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Decorative Collectibles › Sculptures & Figurines. Brand: Handmade.