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19th Century Mexican Folk Art Carved Wood Church Sculpture

$5,800
£4,384.13
€5,028.78
CA$8,085.44
A$8,801.66
CHF 4,671.92
MX$105,902.91
NOK 59,199.64
SEK 54,243.60
DKK 37,554.61

About the Item

An extraordinary one of a kind Mexican folk art carving of a church. Carved from a soft wood, possibly cactus, and having a beautifully aged patina. Everything thing about this piece sings. It is worthy of a museum exhibit. Mexico, 19th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU812830167652

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