VTG c. 1970 MEXICAN CARVED WOOD HP HANGING STATUE WINGED FLYING ANGEL - MEXICO

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View VTG c. 1970 MEXICAN CARVED WOOD HP HANGING STATUE WINGED FLYING ANGEL - MEXICO with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The statues were carved from a solid Madera wood; Gesso was then applied on the surface of the statue and painted over. Wings are attached by nails. There are no two Cherubs that are exactly alike. FROM GUERRERO, MEXICO: RARE FIND, BEAUTIFUL, IN GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION:               Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} VTG C. 1970's MEXICAN CARVED WOOD HAND PAINTED HANGING STATUE, representing WINGED FLYING ANGEL CHERUB IN POLKA - DOT PANTIES. The statue can be hanged from the ceiling, lamp, or door frame.  HAND PAINTED MEXICAN FOLK ART FIGURE IS CARVED FROM SOLID PIECE OF WOOD; WINGS ARE ATTACHED.  There are a few minor spots of imperfections due to age (see photos). Repairs to one wing. PLEASE REVIEW ALL PHOTOS BEFORE BIDDING: PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A VINTAGE PIECE, IT'S BEING SOLD "AS IS" MEDIUM SIZE: 9.5" long; 7" tall at wing tips; 8" between wingtips. VINTAGE MEXICAN HAND-CARVED AND HAND-PAINTED WOODEN STATUE REPRESENTING A FLYING WINGED ANGEL/CHERUB. GUERRERO-STYLE. Circa 1970's. CARVED FROM ONE SOLID PIECE OF WOOD; WINGS ATTACHED! Wood-carved guardian angels and winged cherubs used to be a part of home décor in the Mexican villages for centuries, since they are believed to bring good luck . The statues were carved from a solid Madera wood; Gesso was then applied on the surface of the statue and painted over. Wings are attached by nails. There are no two Cherubs that are exactly alike. Each wood-carved Cherub represents a beautiful piece of Mexican folk art! DETAILS: •Vintage; c. 1970's •8" between wingtips •9.5" long; 7" high •hanging statue FROM GUERRERO, MEXICO Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Latin American › Mexico › Folk Art.

Handmade

Yes

Culture

Mexican

Country of Origin

Mexico