1875 Wood Engraving Sarayacu Ecuador Saint Statue Artist Native Sculpture XGHC1

This is an original 1875 black and white wood engraving of a sculpture studio designed to repair and create statues of saints for the church in the village of Sarayacu, Ecuador.

CONDITION

This 136+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 6.5 x 5.5 inches; 17 x 14 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Riou, Edouard . Artist signature in print - bottom left of image.

Keywords specific to this image: Rainforest, South America, Tropics, Carve, Sculpt, Religious, Iconography, Indian, Indigenous, Christian, Mission, Village, Workshop

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