Vintage Luis Potosi Woord Carving 'Mother and Child'

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Luis Potosi (born 1937) is a celebrated Ecuadorian wood sculptor and educator from San Antonio de Ibarra, Ecuador, known for … Read more Luis Potosi (born 1937) is a celebrated Ecuadorian wood sculptor and educator from San Antonio de Ibarra, Ecuador, known for his expressive figurative and modernist works often depicting indigenous themes, spiritual strength, and natural forms, using techniques like carving and turning with reclaimed woods, embodying the rich tradition of his renowned artistic town. 

This charming piece depicting a kneeling mother with child strapped to her back, illustrates his creative use of natural wood and his intricate carving style. It is signed and dated at the rear on the base.

In good condition. There is a crack in the wood on the back of the piece that extends to the base at the back of the piece - please see photographs.

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