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This vintage “Santo de Palo” of San Sebastian is in good condition. The wood is solid and well painted, with a detailed face, drops of blood, ribbed chest and smooth skin. The right arm has a small crack at the shoulder (See photo). There’s a slight crack on the left wrist (See photo) which is hardly visible. The two arrows that pierce the chest were broken off and must be re-glued. It’s believed to have been carved sometime in the 1970’s or’80’s.

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Philip Mouthrop Burl Wood Turned Bowl – Just AMAZING! 9-1/4″ diameter x 6-3/4″ Tall with a 3-1/2 opening at the top. Philip began turning wood in 1979 after learning the technique from his father, Ed Moulthrop. He Begins with green sections of native southeastern trees and a chain saw. The green log is first roughed into the initial shape, using a hand-made lathe and hand-forged tools. The piece is then treated for several months to prevent cracking, next, the wood must dry for more than a month. It is then re-turned on the lathe where it is refined to its final form. The bowl under goes numerous sandings and is coated with several coats of finish. The entire process may take from four months to more than a year.

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It’s a rare find and in very good condition. There is one tiny insect hole on the right side of the base (See photo) It is one of Orta’s earliest works as seen by the fact that it’s unpainted and his wife Santia was the one who began painting his carvings.

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Virgin of Guadalupe miniature carved in palo santo wood. Measures: 84 x 46 x 18mm. The sacred Palo Santo tree offers a wide variety of health benefits, including healing and spiritual. It is a much-required natural remedy in different countries where the lighting of a piece of wood is a symbol of celebration of its sacred aroma.

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This 1984 wood carving (Santos de Palo) of the Three Wise Men was made by Pedro Martinez. It’s in excellent condition, no chipping, cracks, peeling or warping. The base may be made of Cedar wood (See photos), is very solid and quite heavy for its size. The Three Kings may also be carved out of cedar. Measurements: Each figure measures 10 7/8 inches High without the base and is 3 3/8 in Wide. With the base, each figure is 12 1/2 inches High. The wooden base measures 12 1/4 inches Wide, 5 inches Deep and 1 1/2 inches High. Artesano Pedro Martinez signed his name and wrote the date on the the base (See photos). Little is known of Martinez except that he is Puerto Rican.

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This “Santo de Palo” of the archangel St. Raphael is in good condition despite missing its wings and fish (See photos). Fish should have been hanging on a string from his left hand (See photo of hole where the string would have hung). There is no damage to the actual figure. He wrote his signature, hometown and date on the bottom of the base (See photo). This item is in the category “Art\Art Sculptures”. The seller is “latinoart” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Size: Small
• Region of Origin: Puerto Rico
• Handmade: Yes
• Artist: Carlos Vazquez Sanchez
• Production Technique: wood carving
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Puerto Rico
• Item Height: 9 5/8 in
• Item Width: 4 1/4 in (with base)
• Material: Wood
• Time Period Produced: 1992
• Type: wood carving
• Title: Archangel St. Rafael
• Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
• Subject: arts and crafts
• Culture: Puerto Rican
• Signed: Yes
• Signed By: Carlos Vazquez
• Year of Production: 1992
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original

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It is in excellent condition. This item is in the category “Art\Art Sculptures”. The seller is “latinoart” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Size: Small
• Region of Origin: Puerto Rico
• Handmade: Yes
• Artist: Rivera family
• Production Technique: Carving
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Puerto Rico
• Custom Bundle: No
• Item Height: 3 3/8 in
• Item Width: 1 3/8 in
• Material: Wood
• Time Period Produced: 1970-1980’s
• Format: Statue
• Type: Sculpture
• Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
• Subject: Religious
• Culture: Puerto Rican
• Signed: Yes
• Signed By: Rivera
• Year of Production: 1970’s-1980’s
• Unit of Sale: Single Piece

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