Vintage KOA WOOD CARVING OF MADAME PELE by JOHN ROBERTS. There is a small scratch on the left cheek. Please view photos as part of the description. It was carved by Hawaiian artist John Roberts. The carving portrays Madam Pele, the Hawaiian Fire Goddess. Many of John Roberts’ carvings were made in the 1950s – 1970s. He was a very sought after and talented artist and carver, yet very down to earth. The modern art world tends to dismiss as craft the kind of sculpture that harks back to an earlier time. However, John Roberts, who died at the early age of 56 (in 2002) not only kept the old skills alive but imparted life and feeling to wood, stone, and clay to a rare degree. His figure and architectural ornament carvings appear on many ecclesiastical and secular buildings, and he was also a brilliant draughtsman and an inspring teacher. Please let us know if you have any questions. You will receive the exact item in the above photos. We are now in our twilight years (yep, old), and were hoping to find new homes for our treasured items. All of our pieces come from our smoke-free home. Thank you for looking. The item “Vintage KOA WOOD CARVING OF MADAME PELE by JOHN ROBERTS” is in sale since Monday, March 16, 2020. This item is in the category “Art\Art Sculptures”. The seller is “elmcloset” and is located in Simi Valley, California. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.

• Region of Origin: Hawaii
• Artist: John Roberts
• Style: Vintage
• Medium: Wood
• Features: Signed
• Height (Inches): 17

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