Vintage 1965 Anri Italy Wood Carved Wayside Shrine Martel INRI Jesus Crucifix 6"

USD 110.00

Condition: Used

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View Vintage 1965 Anri Italy Wood Carved Wayside Shrine Martel INRI Jesus Crucifix 6" with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This region is world-renowned for its master woodcarvers who have passed down their chiseling techniques for generations. The history of the Anri wayside shrine. About the maker: Anri of Italy. The history of the Anri wayside shrine this beautiful hand-carved piece is more than a figurine; it is a miniature representation of the wayside shrines (known as marterls ) found scattered throughout the alpine mountain paths of italy and austria. for centuries, travelers and farmers would stop at these small outdoor stations to offer a prayer for safety and gratitude. About the maker: Anri of Italy founded in 1912 by anton rifici, A nri became the world’s most prestigious woodcarving house located in the val gardena valley of northern italy. this region is world-renowned for its master woodcarvers who have passed down their chiseling techniques for generations. anri pieces are famous for being carved from select A lpine maple , which is air-dried for years to ensure the wood never cracks or warps. The Martel series: rustic & soulful this specific shrine belongs to the M artel series. unlike the later "cutesy" or rounded styles often seen in vintage collectibles, the martel line was designed to look like traditional folk art. Hand-chiseled texture: you can see the deliberate, sharp planes of the wood where the artist’s knife moved. Expressive features: the figures in the martel series are known for their intense, soulful, and sometimes stern expressions—capturing the gravity and piety of old-world religious life. Why this piece is special Vintage era (c. 1964-1966): based on the carving style and the lack of a later metal button, this is a mid-century production from the peak of Anri’s export era. Fine detail: even at its small 6-inch scale, the shrine features a hand-painted figure of a woman in traditional blue prayer robes kneeling before the crucifix of Jesus . Authentic inri inscription: the top of the cross features the hand-carved "Inri" scroll, a detail often lost or simplified in lesser imitations. Artisan quality: every notch on the roof and every fold of the clothing was created by hand in Italy. no two of these are ever exactly alike. Condition notes Displays beautifully: the hand-painted colors remain muted and classic. Provenance: there is a previous owner's name ("p.j. ward") neatly inscribed in pen on the underside. this is a common mark of a cherished gift from the mid-century era and is not visible when the shrine is on display. Size: stands approximately 6" tall—the perfect "cabinet scale" for a curio shelf or a small home altar. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Religion & Spirituality › Christianity › Crucifixes & Crosses.