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Religious Wood  Santos Carvings from Guatemala
These hand-carved Santos or Saints are traditional, but new carvings                                    Last Updated:  01/10/2012

Santos

Large (12 - 20")

Medium (7 - 10")

Small (4.5 - 6)
 
Above are the families who made many of these items.  
Santos - Large (12-20") -  weighs approx. 1.25 to 2.5 lbs.

The Virgen de Guadelupe^ represents the only appearance of Virgin Mary in  the Americas.  She is surrounded by a halo of light.  (Pasinski).1  This is a well done heavy carving.

Guadalupe
15-16"

Wt:  3.75 lb

WW_SL_G_009

$125

sold  

The Virgen de Guadalupe^ represents the only appearance of Virgin Mary in  the Americas.  She is surrounded by a halo of light.  (Pasinski).1 This is a well done heavy carving.

Guadalupe
13.5-15.5"

Wt:  3.25 lb

WW_SL_G_006

$110

sold

The Virgen de Guadelupe^ represents the only appearance of Virgin Mary in  the Americas.  She is surrounded by a halo of light.  (Pasinski).1  This is a well done heavy carving.

Guadalupe
15-16"

Wt:  3.75 lb

WW_SL_G_011

 sold

Hermano Pedro, a Franciscan monk from the Covent of San Francisco in Antigua Guatemala, is known for his good works including starting a convalescent hospital and schools for the poor. He was canonized in 2002 by Pope John Paul II, becoming Guatemala's first saint. This is a well done heavy carving. 

Hermano Pedro
15"

Wt:  2.5 lb

WW_SL_HP_002

$110

sold  

Hermano Pedro, a Franciscan monk from the Covent of San Francisco in Antigua Guatemala, is known for his good works including starting a convalescent hospital and schools for the poor. He was canonized in 2002 by Pope John Paul II, becoming Guatemala's first saint. This is a fun primative folk carving. 

Hermano Pedro
15"

Wt:  1.75lb

WW_SL_HP_004

$45

sold  

Hermano Pedro, a Franciscan monk from the Covent of San Francisco in Antigua Guatemala, is known for his good works including starting a convalescent hospital and schools for the poor. He was canonized in 2002 by Pope John Paul II, becoming Guatemala's first saint. This is a nice folk carving. 

Hermano Pedro
15"

Wt:  1.2lb

WW_SL_HP_003

$45

sold  

Hermano Pedro, a Franciscan monk from the Covent of San Francisco in Antigua Guatemala, is known for his good works including starting a convalescent hospital and schools for the poor. He was canonized in 2002 by Pope John Paul II, becoming Guatemala's first saint. This is a well done heavy carving. 

Hermano Pedro
15"

Wt:  2.4 lb

WW_SL_HP_001

$75

sold  

Jesus Christ, Based on what the artisan told me this Santo represents Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ
15"

Wt: 2 lb.

WW_SL_JC_002

$45

sold  

Jesus Christ, Based on what the artisan told me this Santo represents Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ ?
15"

Wt: 1.2 lb.

WW_SL_JC_003

$45

sold  

Jesus Christ, A traditional folk representation of  Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ
15"

Wt: 1.2 lb.

WW_SL_JC_004

$45

sold?  
 

couldn't find 12/11

The Crucifix  A traditional folk carving of Christ on the Cross.

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Crucifix
15"

Wt: 1.2 lb.

WW_SL_CC_001

$45

  

San Francisco de Asis wears monks robes. Often he is shown with birds because of his famous sermon to the birds (Pasinski).1

This is a folk carving with red robes very similar to those shown on left. 

 

San Francisco de Asis
15"

Wt: 1.5 lb.

WW_SL_SFR_003

$45 each

  

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San Francisco de Asis wears monks robes. Often he is shown with birds because of his famous sermon to the birds (Pasinski).1

This is a folk carving with yellow robes very similar to those shown on left. 
San Francisco de Asis
15"

Wt: 1.5 lb.

WW_SL_SFY_003

$45 each

sold out  

 

San Francisco de Asis wears monks robes. Often he is shown with birds because of his famous sermon to the birds (Pasinski).1

This is a folk carving with blue robes very similar to those shown on left. 
San Francisco de Asis
15"

Wt: 1.7 lb.

WW_SL_SFG_001

$45

sold out  

San Francisco de Asis wears monks robes. Often he is shown with birds because of his famous sermon to the birds (Pasinski).1

This is a folk carving with green robes very similar to those shown on left. 

San Francisco de Asis
15"

Wt: 1.5 lb

WW_SL_SFG_001

$45

sold out    

*

San Francisco de Asis wears monks robes. Often he is shown with birds because of his famous sermon to the birds (Pasinski).1

San Francisco de Asis
15"

Wt: 1.5 lb.

WW_SL_SFR_004

$45 

 

Virgen de Dolores  is the representation the heartbroken Mary following the Crucifixion.  She is  usually in in mourning wearing a black hooded cloak and her hands are clasped. (Pasinski1).

This is a nice folk carving. 

  

Our Lady Of Sorrows - The Virgin Mary
15"

Wt: 1.4 lb.

WW_SL_MD_003

$45

sold  

 

La Virgen Maria with Child* appears in many forms.  Here she appears with child. Often she wears blue representing heavenly love, truth and fidelity (Pasinski).1

The Virgin Mary
15"

Wt: 1.3 lb.

WW_SL_MA_004

$45

sold  

 

La Virgen Maria* appears in many forms.  Often she wears blue representing heavenly love, truth and fidelity (Pasinski).1   

The Virgin Mary
15"

Wt: 1.3 lb.

WW_SL_MA_003

$40

sold

 

Virgen de Conception*  represents the  church doctrine that the Virgin Mary was conceived without original sin.  Her hands are typically in prayer. Her major attributes are the the sun, the moon and the stars including a crown of 12 stars.  This Santo has some of these attributes but not the typical white robes with a blue mantel. (Pasinski1)

Maria Conception?
15"

Wt: 1.25 lb.

WW_SL_MA_007

$40

sold  

Santos - Medium (7.0" - 10")
The Virgen of Guadelupe ^ represents the only appearance of Virgin Mary in  the Americas.  She is surrounded by a halo of light. Guadalupe
9"
Wt: .35 lb
WW_SM_G_001

$30

  

G2 G3

The Virgen of Guadelupe  represents the only appearance of Virgin Mary in  the Americas.  She is surrounded by a halo of light.

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us an email with your order.

Guadalupe
9"
Wt: .35 lb
WW_SM_G_002

$20 each

  

G4 G5

The Virgen of Guadelupe  represents the only appearance of Virgin Mary in  the Americas.  She is surrounded by a halo of light

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us an email with your order.

Guadalupe
9"
Wt: .35 lb
WW_SM_G_002

$20 each

  

G6 sold sold G9

The Virgen of Guadelupe^ represents the only appearance of Virgin Mary in  the Americas.  She is surrounded by a halo of light.

If you have a preference send
us an email with your order.
Guadalupe
9"
Wt: .35 lb
WW_SM_G_007

$20 each

  

  Hermano Pedro* is a Franciscan monk from the Covent of San Francisco in Antigua Guatemala. Not canonized, but popular because of miracles attributed to him in Antigua (Pasinski1) Hermano Pedro
8"
Wt: .4 lb
WW_SM_HP_001

$20

sold  
   Hermano Pedro is Franciscan monk from the Covent of San Francisco in Antigua Guatemala. Not canonized, but popular because of miracles attributed to him in Antigua (Pasinski1). Hermando Pedro
8"
WW_SM_HP_002

$20

sold  

sold B

Jesus Christ
, A traditional folk representation of  Jesus Christ.

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us an email with your order.
Jesus Christ
8"
WW_SM_JC_005

$20 each

  

El Corazon de Jesus
 

I believe this is a representation of the Heart of  Christ, although he is usually represented in white robes. (Pasinski).1
Jesus Christ
8"
WW_SM_JC_004

$25

  

sold sold

Jesus Christ
, Based on what the artisan told me this Santo represents Jesus Christ.

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us an email with your order.

Jesus Christ
8"
WW_SM_JC_002

$20 each

 

San Francisco de Asis wears monks robes. Often he is shown with birds because of his famous sermon to the birds (Pasinski).1
This is a folk carving with red or yellow robes very similar to those shown on left. If you have a color preference send us an email with your order.
St. Francis
 of Assisi

7.5"
Wt: .35 lb
WW_SM_SFR_004

$25 each

  

San Francisco de Asis wears monks robes. Often he is shown with birds because of his famous sermon to the birds (Pasinski).1

This is a folk carving with blue or green robes very similar to those shown on left. If you have a color preference send us an email with your order.

St. Francis
 of Assisi

7.5"
Wt: .35 lb
WW_SM_SFB_005

$25 each

  

sold sold C

San Francisco
de Asis wears monks robes. Often he is shown with birds because of his famous sermon to the birds (Pasinski).1

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us an email with your order.

St. Francis
 of Assisi

7.5"
Wt: .35 lb
WW_SM_SF_004

$20 each

  

 San Juan Bautista
San Juan is often shown with a lamb because he baptized Christ with the words, "behold the lamb of God" (Pasinski1)
 

San Juan the Baptist
8"

WW_SM_SJB_003

$25

sold  

San Juan Evangelista y Apostle?^
I'm not sure  which Santo this is. According to Pasinski1 San Juan the Evangelist (or the Apostle John) usually wears a blue or green tunic and red roman robe over his shoulder. He may carry a cup or a book.

San Juan the Evangelist and Apostle???
8"

WW_SM_SJE_001

$20

sold

San Marden de Porres - the Black Saint --- Born in Lima Peru in the 16th century, San Martin is patron saints of barbers.. St. Martin of Porres
8"
Wt: .5 lb.

WW_SM_SM_001

$25

sold  

sold B C

Virgen de
Dolores^  is the representation the heartbroken Mary following the Crucifixion.  She is in in mourning wearing a black hooded cloak and her hands are clasped. (Pasinski1)
If you have a preference send
us an email with your order.
Our Lady Of Sorrows - The Virgin Mary
9"
Wt: .35 lb
WW_SM_DM_006

$20

  

Virgen de Dolores^  is the representation the heartbroken Mary following the Crucifixion.  She is in in mourning wearing a black hooded cloak and her hands are clasped. (Pasinski1) Our Lady Of Sorrows - The Virgin Mary
9"
Wt: .35 lb
WW_SM_DM_005

$25

  

Virgen de Dolores^  is the representation the heartbroken Mary following the Crucifixion.  She is in in mourning wearing a black hooded cloak and her hands are clasped. (Pasinski1) Our Lady Of Sorrows - The Virgin Mary
9"
Wt: .35 lb
WW_SM_DM_003

$25

  

La Virgen Maria^ appears in many forms.  Often she wears blue representing heavenly love, truth and fidelity (Pasinski1)

Virgin Mary
8"
Wt: .35 lb
WW_SM_VM_002

$25

  

A B

La Virgen Maria appears in many forms.  Often she wears blue representing heavenly love, truth and fidelity (Pasinski1)


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us an email with your order.

Virgin Mary
8"
Wt: .35 lb
WW_SM_VM_005

$25 each

  

sold B C D

La Virgen Maria^ appears in many forms.  Often she wears blue representing heavenly love, truth and fidelity (Pasinski1)

If you have a preference send
us an email with your order.

Virgin Mary
8"
Wt: .35 lb
WW_SM_VM_007

$20 each

  

Santo?

I'm note which Santo this is. If you can help figure out who is is, please let me know at Lynn@terraexperience.com

Santo - D?
8"

WW_SM_UN-D_001

$20

sold  

     

Santos - Small (approximately 4.5  to 6")
We have a number of small Santos of similar types.  If you have a preference, - indicate it in comments or follow-up email to lynn@terraexperience.com

Angels - Fun 4" wooden angels make great decorations for a special shelf, Christmas or other occasions.

Angels - 4"

WW_SS_AN_002

$10 each

  

sold B* sold sold

The Virgen de Guadelupe represents the only appearance of Virgin Mary in  the Americas.  She is surrounded by a halo of light.  (Pasinski).1
If you have a preference send
us an email with your order.

Virgin  Guadalupe
4.5"- 6"

WW_SS_G_007

$12 each

  

   A*       B*     C*

The Virgen de Guadelupe represents the only appearance of Virgin Mary in  the Americas.  She is surrounded by a halo of light.  (Pasinski).1 If you have a preference send
us an email with your order.

Virgin  Guadalupe
4.5"^

WW_SS_G_006

$12 each

  

El Corazon de Jesus
 

I believe this is a representation of the Heart of  Christ, although he is usually represented in white robes. (Pasinski).1

El Corazon de Jesus

WW_SS_CH_001

$12

sold  

sold B? sold sold E*

San Francisco de Asis wears monks robes. Often he is shown with birds because of his famous sermon to the birds (Pasinski).1
If you have a preference send
us an email with your order.

St Francis
 of Assisi

5"

WW_SS_SFA_004

$12 each

  

A* B

San Francisco de Asis wears monks robes. Often he is shown with birds because of his famous sermon to the birds (Pasinski).1

If you have a preference send
us an email with your order.

St Francis
 of Assisi

5"

WW_SS_SFA_001

$10 each

  

A* sold C*

Hermano Pedro is a Franciscan monk from the Covent of San Francisco in Antigua Guatemala. Not canonized, but popular because of miracles attributed to him in Antigua (Pasinski1)
If you have a preference send
us an email with your order.

Hermano Pedro
5"

WW_SS_HP_001

$12 each

  

sold sold C

 San Juan Bautista
San Juan is often shown with a lamb because he baptized Christ with the words, "behold the lamb of God" (Pasinski1)
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us an email with your order.

John the Baptist
 5"

WW_S5_SJB_001

$12 each

  

Virgen de Dolores^  is the representation the heartbroken Mary following the Crucifixion.  She is in in mourning wearing a black hooded cloak and her hands are clasped. (Pasinski1) Our Lady Of Sorrows - The Virgin Mary
5"
Wt: . lb
WW_SM_DM_001
$12

  

A* sold

Virgen de Dolores  is the representation the heartbroken Mary following the Crucifixion.  She is in in mourning wearing a black hooded cloak and her hands are clasped. (Pasinski1)
If you have a preference send us an
email with your order

Our Lady Of Sorrows - The Virgin Mary
5"
Wt: . lb
WW_SM_DM_002

$10 each

  

A* sold C* D*

La Virgen Maria appears in many forms.  Often she wears blue representing heavenly love, truth and fidelity. The crowned Mary probably represents the Virgin Conception form of the Virgin Mary2d (Pasinski).1 
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us an email with your order.

The Virgin Mary
4.5" to 5"

WW_SS_MA_004

$12 each

  


A* sold C*
D* E*


La Virgen Maria? appears in many forms.  Often she wears blue representing heavenly love, truth and fidelity (Pasinski).1 Some of these Santas may be another female saint.

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us an email with your order.

 

The Virgin Mary
4.5" to 5"

WW_SS_MA_UN

$10 each

  

sold sold sold

Unknown Santos - these are ones I haven't been able to figure out 

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Santos - UN-J

$10.00
each

sold  

 


 
  Sold sold sold

Angels with Trumpet -
Angels - 5"
 - WW_SS_AN_005

$12.50

sold  


 
  Santos - UN-J\I

 * The Apostles include: San Andres, San Pedro (Peter), Santiago, San Juan Evangelista, San Mateo (Mathew), Santiago Menor, San Simon (Simon), San Judas Tadeo (Judas), Santos Tomas (Thomas), San Matias (Mark), San Felipe and San Bartolomeo

 In the future I will be be more systematic at asking the artist I bought the Santo from the name of the saint and writing the name down. I have found the two books below useful references on Guatemalan Santos and Folk Saints.

1- "The Santos of Guatemala, Volume I, English Edition", Tony Pasinski. Didacsa, Centro Cientifico Culture, 1997 (out of print) --- This is the best resource I have found to help identify Guatemala Saints based on dress, attributes and objects associated with the Saint. As Pasinski notes "We will not be able to determine the name of every saint we see. Guatemalan artists, our untrained eye, or lack of knowledge, and time itself have made the job of identification of many saints difficult". 

2 - "Guatemala's Folk Saints: Maximon/San Simon, Rey Pascual, Judas, Lucifer and others." Jim Pieper, 2002, Distributed by the University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque.

 

Crucifix

  Crucifix
11" tall by 6" wide

(May be similar but not identical to picture)

WW_CM


$25

  

To other wood carvings:  Slingshots ;18dd.JPG (137849 bytes)

 

Large Santos we have sold
 




Medium Santos we have sold
   




 
Some small santos we have sold


 

Page last updated:  01/10/2012
 

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