1971 Edmund L Navrot St Peter Hand Carved Painted Wood Folk Art Santa Fe Signed

  

Offered is an original hand carved and hand painted wooden folk art plaque titled St. Peter, created and signed by Edmund L.

This unique piece is crafted from a natural live-edge wood slab and features a finely carved relief with original hand-painted details. The artist enhanced the carving with incised textures and polychrome finishing, giving the work exceptional depth and character.

The original artist's signature, L. Navrot 1971", and title "St. Peter are inscribed directly on the wood. The reverse retains the original artist label.

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501. This plaque represents the traditional Southwestern and New Mexican folk art style associated with handcrafted religious carvings produced in the Santa Fe region during the mid-20th century. Santa Fe has a long tradition of carved and painted religious art (santos, retablos, and related works), making pieces from this region especially desirable among collectors of American folk art. Medium: Hand carved and hand painted wood. Origin: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.

Dimensions: Approximately 9.8 × 5.7 × 1 in (25 × 14.5 × 2.5 cm). Original artist label on reverse.

The wood is solid with no cracks or structural damage. Original age-related patina, carving marks, and painted finish are present and consistent with the age and handmade nature of the artwork. Please review all photographs carefully as they are part of the description.

A wonderful and authentic signed New Mexico folk art carving that would make an excellent addition to any collection of religious art, Southwestern art, Santa Fe folk art, or vintage hand carved wood artwork.