Vintage Hand Carved Wood Santos Figure Statue Folk Art Devotional Blue Robe

Description

View Vintage Hand Carved Wood Santos Figure Statue Folk Art Devotional Blue Robe with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Her left arm appears to be hidden within the robe, while her right arm (which is an applied separate piece of wood, a common Santos feature) is extended forward with an open palm in a gesture of benediction, teaching, or receiving. Item: Vintage Hand-Carved Wood Santos / Religious Figure Statue Description: Up for auction is a fascinating, hand-carved wooden statue of a religious figure, likely a Santos, Madonna, or female saint. This is a classic piece of colonial-style folk art with an appearance of significant age. Key Features: Craftsmanship: Entirely hand-carved from a single piece of wood, showing distinct tool marks and a primitive, expressive aesthetic. Depiction: A standing female figure with shoulder-length dark hair, wearing a patterned red and gold sash over a striking blue robe. The robe is decorated with a detailed pattern of small gold dashes or stars and gold trim down the front. Pose: The figure has a unique, asymmetrical pose. Her left arm appears to be hidden within the robe, while her right arm (which is an applied separate piece of wood, a common Santos feature) is extended forward with an open palm in a gesture of benediction, teaching, or receiving. Materials/Finish: Carved wood with original hand-painted gesso and tempera-style finish. The paint shows a beautiful, authentic aged patina and crackle. Please review photos carefully as they serve as part of the detailed listing description . Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Religion & Spirituality › Christianity › Statues & Figures.

Material

Wood

Religion

Christianity

Country of Origin

Brazil