This Puerto Rican Santo de Palo of San Antonio de Padua is in mint condition. It has no cracks holes or damage. Paint is even and smooth. San Antonio measures 9 1/4 inches high from the black base to the top of his head. The two lower bases are rustic and unpainted, but retain a slight smell of ceder or… Read more →
This wood carving of Gov. Luis Munoz Marin is in excellent condition. No damage to wood. Paint is strong and even. Desk and base stand are lightly varnished. It’s believed that the carving (talla de madera) was made in 1984. He’s considered the architect of the island’s Commonwealth status. His name is on the bottom (See photo). In 1946, he… Read more →
Ferre is in very good condition and has never been used. No holes, flaking or warping. Wood and paint are detailed and smooth. Left thumb is slightly damaged, missing tip (See photo). This “talla de madera” was carved in 1983 or 1984 by Puerto Rican artesano Jose Negron; he signed it on the bottom (See photo). He was the island’s… Read more →
Master woodcarver Domingo Orta created this piece sometime in the late 1960’s or early 70’s. It’s a rare find and in very good condition. The wood’s smooth, no warping, cracks or damage. 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… Read more →
This wood carving of an “Afroantillana” (Black Latina) is in very good condition, no damage to the wood. The woman’s post earrings, tight-knit hair, and beautifully detailed facial features were carved by a Puerto Rican artisan sometime in the 1980’s or early 1990’s. The artist did not sign it. Bust is 4 3/4 in high (without the base) and 3… Read more →
This stunning wood carving of Christopher Columbus was made by Puerto Rican Santero Neftale Negron sometime in the late 1980’s. It’s in excellent condition, no cracks, chips or imperfections. The actual carving has a slight varnish finish. Measures 5 7/8 inches high. The base measures 1 1/4 inches high. He is the son of Jose Negron, a master santero. This… Read more →
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:… Read more →
It’s in very good condition and has rustic charm. A small piece of wood is missing on the left wrist (See photo) and her hand has to be firmly reattached with glue. There is a tiny black hole in front of skirt below navel, and the back of cape near her neck (See photos). The Virgin seems carved from one… Read more →