Antique Male Santos Figure on Wood Base

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An early religious Santos figure or doll with rustic chipped paint finish attached to a rustic wood base. Likely Spanish … Read more An early religious Santos figure or doll with rustic chipped paint finish attached to a rustic wood base. Likely Spanish or Portuguese in origin, circa mid to late 18th century.

Originally, A Santos was created for use with in-home altars. They were needed in small villages that did not have a priest, as well as for when it was not possible to travel to church, such as during times of war. See less