Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden statue of Saint Francis of Assisi Nacho Rascón 2008

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View Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden statue of Saint Francis of Assisi Nacho Rascón 2008 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Rascón's work reflects the traditional Southwestern Hispanic santero tradition, with strong influence from the cottonwood and cedar bulto carving style associated with the Ortega family. Artist: Nacho Rascón. Hand-Carved Saint Francis of Assisi – Nacho Rascón – New Mexico Folk Art – Signed 2008 Beautiful and highly distinctive hand-carved wooden figure of Saint Francis of Assisi, a prominent subject in the traditional religious folk art of New Mexico. This piece was carved by Nacho Rascón, a well-known New Mexico folk artist and member of the extended Ben Ortega woodcarving family. Rascón's work reflects the traditional Southwestern Hispanic santero tradition, with strong influence from the cottonwood and cedar bulto carving style associated with the Ortega family. The figure features a wonderfully rustic, primitive character, with expressive hand-carved details, natural wood grain, bark elements, carved hands and feet, twine detailing, and a substantial round wooden base. The combination of natural materials and hand-carving gives this piece the authentic, folk-art character that makes New Mexico devotional carvings so collectible. Signed and dated 2008, making this an especially appealing example for collectors of New Mexico Hispanic folk art, santeros, Southwestern art, religious folk art, and the Rascón/Ortega carving tradition. Details: Artist: Nacho Rascón Subject: Saint Francis of Assisi Date: 2008 Medium: Hand-carved wood Style: New Mexico / Southwestern Hispanic folk art Type: Religious folk-art bulto Signed: Yes, 2008 Includes original wooden base Condition: Pre-owned vintage/collectible condition with the natural rustic characteristics expected of a hand-carved folk-art piece. Please examine all photographs closely, as the photos are considered part of the description. Natural variations in the wood, carving marks, bark, finish, and construction contribute to the character of this handmade piece. A wonderful one-of-a-kind Southwestern folk-art carving with an identifiable artist, date, and connection to one of New Mexico's notable woodcarving traditions. A beautiful addition to a collection of santero art, New Mexico folk art, or Southwestern Americana. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Religion & Spirituality › Christianity › Statues & Figures.

Religion

Christianity

Material

Wood

Handmade

Yes

Figure

Jesus