Antique 19th Century Hand Carved Folk Art Santos Sculpture

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Antique 19th Century Hand Carved Folk Art Santos Sculpture

This 19th century Santos sculpture represents a piece of devotional folk … Read more Antique 19th Century Hand Carved Folk Art Santos Sculpture

This 19th century Santos sculpture represents a piece of devotional folk art within the colonial religious tradition of Latin America. Hand carved from wood and retaining its original polychrome surface, the piece depicts a hierarchically arranged composition: a male figure holding a child beside a woman, set above five smaller children in red robes.

In good antique condition with minor wear consistent with age.
Size: 10.25”H × 4.5”W × 3.75”D See less