Incredible Folk Art from Driftwood. Hand Carved And Painted. Excellent

  

This is a folk art wood carving of a Santa Claus or "wood spirit". The carving is typically made from a single piece of wood, often driftwood or basswood.

It features a Santa figure integrated into the natural form of the wood, with a long beard and a small red lantern accessory. The style is characterized by its rustic, hand-carved appearance, common in folk art.

Similar items are often hand-painted, signed, and dated by the artist.