Carved, Polychromed Folk Art Saint with Very Large and Twisted Feet!

Regular price $85.00

I found this one in Kansas City and take her for a saint, perhaps dating to the 1940s or or so, though I'm not certain of her origins. What I love most about her are her very large feet, one of which points in the exact opposite direction to her head, suggesting that she is twisted into quite a state of conflict or confusion! The expression on her face rather reinforces this reading, as if she is rather lost and looking for guidance from above. All of this makes her quite empathetic, and highly relatable, to me! 

11 1/8” t x 4 9/16” w x 3 3/4” d (at base). Good overall condition, very sturdy and stable, with surface wear/paint loss here and there.