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Stunning Folk Art Carved and polychrome painted wooden figure of Saint James the Apostle (Santiago Matamoroso) mounted on a horse. Santos figures are devotional folk art carvings made across Spain and Latin America from the colonial period onward. These pieces were continually made into the 19th and early 20th centuries and remain popular with collectors of religious folk art. This sculpture comes in 2 pieces. The rider and the horse are separate. The rider wears a green top with white accents and redtrousers. He has a black mustache and goatee, short bobbed hair and a flat topped hat. The horse’s large eyes are carved and outlined in black as are the bridle and reins. The horse’s right front leg is raised. The soldier has a hole in each fist for a weapon or flag. The arms are movable. The stand is a flat cut of wood. The horse’s legs are nailed from beneath to the base. It is in amazingly great condition for its age, expect some normal wear, it’s just missing the weapons or flags the rider is supposed to carry. NOTE : Please refer to photos for more detailed condition. They are part of the description. Any defects not mentioned but visible in the. Pictures will be considered as “described”. To receive our Product Updates and NEW Arrivals, ADD OUR STORE to your. If the item is damaged in transit, please notify me within 3 days. There is no need to return your damaged item, but I will need a photo. We will do our absolute best to resolve any issue as quickly as possible. I describe the items to the best of my ability and as accurately as possible. Feedback is very important and highly appreciated. Thank you for stopping by.

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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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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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Beautiful wood carved and hand painted wall hanging relief panel. Medium: wood carved with mixed media painting. Measures: 22.5″H x 8.5″L x 1. Pencil Signed on the back: Cortes also says “Quintero”. Dates: exact age is unknown. Looks to be 1940’s-1960’s? Condition: There are several surface cracks (larger one that runs down face), chips, dings, paint loss in several areas, surface wear, spots, stains, scuffs & scratches from both age and use. Absolutely still completely beautiful! I love the color palette! I have another Santo that pits well with this one! This item is in the category “Art\Art Sculptures”. The seller is “jmscreativedecor” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Artist: Cortes
• Unit of Sale: Single Piece
• Signed By: Cortes
• Size: Medium
• Signed: Yes
• Material: Wood
• Region of Origin: Mexico
• Subject: Religious, Angel, Saint, Santo, Spanish, Mexican, Clouds, Wings, Female, Figure, Harp, Instrument, Pretty
• Type: Sculpture
• Format: Wall Hanging Relief Panel
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Style: Folk Art, Mexican, Religious, Figurative
• Production Technique: Carving
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico/Spain
• Culture: Spanish
• Time Period Produced: 1925-1949

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VRAMYAN INTERIORS LOS ANGELES, CA IF ITS AN OVERWEIGHT ITEM, FINE ART, VALUABLE, OR A FURNITURE ATTENTION!!!!!!!!! Adjusted as wall hanging, but easily can serve asa table top statue. Polychrome decorated painted with giltwood accents. Detailed carved, minor loss and darkening of the surface. Overall 19 tall, marks of old woodworm. Thank you for your attention to the listing above. We are a nice little shop, located in Los Angeles, CA with 10+ Years of experience, working with a variety of antique styles. L or Natural disasters. We could NOT be responsible for any delay of these two reasons. We hope it will be received on time. BEST REGARDS VRAMYAN INTERIORS. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Sculptures & Figurines”. The seller is “vramyan” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Size: Medium
• Signed: No
• Color: Gold
• Material: giltwood
• Additional Parts Required: No
• Subject: Santo figure
• Brand: Unbranded
• Type: Santo
• Number in Pack: 1
• Style: Baroque & Rococo
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Time Period Manufactured: 1700-1740
• Room: Any Room
• Handmade: Yes
• Engraved: No

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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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This is a Very Old 24″ Tall Hand Carved “Santo Nino Vintage santos, Christ Child Statue. This is a truly unique piece. I’m not sure of the age of the piece but it appears to be quite old and nicely detailed. It is hand carved Wood with articulated Arms. There appears to be some old repair but the piece is very solid. It includes a heavy metal base that is not attached permanently but it is pegged through a hole that runs up one of the legs. This piece deserves a good home where it will be cherished and loved. Feel free to make a reasonable offer. This listing contains photographs of the actual item you will receive. Our items are in excellent condition with little or no signs of wear and many are one of a kind pre-owned estate finds. Please look closely at the pictures in this listing as they are part of the product description. Please read the description, as any imperfections or condition comments will be included. We are happy to address any questions you may have. Our Store has many other items for sale. We specialize in fine & designer jewelry, watches & more. Thank you for Shopping with us! The item “Very Old 24 Tall Hand Carved Santo Nino Vintage santos, Christ Child” is in sale since Monday, July 11, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Religion & Spirituality\Christianity\Statues & Figures”. The seller is “ctc102″ and is located in Boston, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
• Figure: Jesus
• Material: Wood

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THIS IS A WELL CARVED LATE 18TH CENTURY BAROQUE LATIN AMERICAN CARVED WOODEN MARY MARIA MATER PURISSIMA SCULPTURE FROM ECUADOR. THERE IS A SMALL PIECE MISSING ON THE BASE OF THE SCULPTURE. THE POLYCHROMING IS ORIGINAL AND HAS A GOOD AGE PATINA. THIS LOOKS MUCH BETTER IN PERSON THAN UNDER THE HARSH LIGHTS. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN USED IN A HOME ALTAR. MEASURES 6 3/4 X 3 AT THE WIDEST. I WILL BE POSTING ALL TYPES AND AGES OVER THE NEXT YEAR. SOME PIECES FROM MY COLLECTION HAVE BEEN FEATURED IN MUSEUM EXHIBITS AND HAVE BEEN LOANED OUT TO UNIVERSITIES FOR STUDY. I WILL INCLUDE THOSE SPECIFICS WHEN I POST PIECES RELATED TO EXHIBITS IN PARTICULAR. PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE. The item “18TH CENTURY WOOD SANTO SANTO CARVING VIRGIN SPANISH COLONIAL ECUADOR” is in sale since Saturday, February 16, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Religion & Spirituality\Christianity\Crucifixes & Crosses”. The seller is “reve-tu45″ and is located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Ecuador
• Material: Wood

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