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Vintage Hand Carved Wood Raised Fist "FIGA" Carving Indian Chief Bust Statue

$ 26.4

  • Artist: Unknown
  • Certificate of Authenticity (COA): No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
  • Culture: Native American
  • Custom Bundle: No
  • Features: One of a Kind (OOAK), Hand Carved
  • Format: Sculpture
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Item Length: 9 in
  • Item Width: 2.125"
  • Material: Wood
  • Placement: Wall
  • Production Technique: Carving
  • Signed: No
  • Signed By: unsigned
  • Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
  • Style: Folk Art
  • Subject: Indian Chief
  • Theme: Americana
  • Time Period Produced: Unknown
  • Title: Untitled
  • Type: Wood Carving
  • UPC: Does not apply
  • Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
  • Year of Production: Unknown
  • gtin13: Does not apply

Description

This listing is for a Vintage Native American "Figa" Wood Carving Condition: Very Good/Good* *No chips, knicks, cracks, scratches, or fleabites. Felt bottom - Unmarked. Brand: Unknown Origin: Unknown** Material: Wood Color: Brown Shape: Totem Measurements: 9" x 2.125" **This type of folk art gained popularity in the 1960's - 1970s. It is known as a talismanic fist "figa" wood carving figure. The "figa" first originated in Ancient Etruscan (Italy) during Roman Times. It has been attributed in the use of protection to ward off evil and as a symbol of fertility. In made its way to South American during the 1600s and became a symbol of good fortune. No Bids outside the USA* *International Shipping Fee: $33 Please do not hesitate contacting with any questions All Sales Final - No Returns Accepted [In the event that a return is initiated - Note that your refund will be reduced to offset costs including the shipping fee (delivery & return)]