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Latin American Santos de Palos Wood Carved St. Michael Sculpture

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A renown tradition in Latin America the making of Santos de Palos by masters carvers since the 19th century. They hand carved and painted the saints inspired in their personal religious devotion. This is a Santos de Palos, Wood Carved Sculpture of Saint Michael the Archangel. He is the guardian of church. The great defender of the people of God against evil.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900’s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Few chips and peeling off of the painting. Some of the fingers missing in the left hand.
  • Seller Location:
    Guaynabo, PR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5431240155882

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