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Religious Wood  Santos Carvings from Guatemala
These hand-carved Santos or Saints are traditional, but new carvings                                    Last Updated:  05/14/2012

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 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
15-16"

Wt:  3.75 lb

WW_SL_G12_A

$125

  

 

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
15-16"

Wt:  3.75 lb

WW_SL_G12_B

$125

  

 

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
15-16"

Wt:  3.75 lb

WW_SL_G12_C

$125

  

 

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
15-16"

Wt:  3.75 lb

WW_SL_G12_D

$125

  

 

The Virgen de Guadalupe^ represents the only appearance of Virgin Mary in  the Americas.  She is surrounded by a halo (or rays) of light.  (Pasinski).1 This is a well done heavy carving. Guadalupe
15-16"

Wt:  3.75 lb

WW_SL_G12_E

$125

  

 

The Virgen de Guadalupe^ represents the only appearance of Virgin Mary in  the Americas.  She is surrounded by a halo (or rays) of light.  (Pasinski).1 This is a well done heavy carving. Guadalupe
15-16"

Wt:  3.75 lb

WW_SL_G12_F

$125

  

The Virgen de Guadalupe^ represents the only appearance of Virgin Mary in  the Americas.  She is surrounded by a halo (or rays) of light.  (Pasinski).1 This is a well done heavy carving. Guadalupe
15-16"

Wt:  3.75 lb

WW_SL_G12_G

$125

  

The Virgen de Guadalupe^ represents the only appearance of Virgin Mary in  the Americas.  She is surrounded by a halo (or rays) of light.  (Pasinski).1 This is a well done heavy carving. Guadalupe
15-16"

Wt:  3.75 lb

WW_SL_G12_H

$125

  

The Virgen de Guadalupe^ represents the only appearance of Virgin Mary in  the Americas.  She is surrounded by a halo (or rays) of light.  (Pasinski).1 This is a well done heavy carving. Guadalupe
15-16"

Wt:  3.75 lb

WW_SL_G12_I

$125

  

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.

Hermano Pedro
15"

Wt:  2.5 lb

WW_SL_HP12_A

$110

  

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_HP12_B

$110

  

 

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_HP12_C

$110

  

 

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_HP12_D

$110

  

 

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

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us an email with your order.

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 blue robes very similar to those shown on left.
San Francisco de Asis
15"

Wt: 1.5 lb

WW_SVL_SF12

$125

  

  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: 1.5 lb

WW_SL_SFB12

$60

  

 

   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: 1.7 lb.

WW_SL_SFG12

$60

  

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_SFR12

$60

  

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 

 

 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.

St. John the Baptist
15"
Wt: 7 oz
WW_SL_SJ12_A

$75

sold  

 

Santos - Medium (7.0" - 10")
A B

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: 7 oz
WW_SM_G_001

$30

  

G2 G3
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

  

sold B C

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
8"
Wt: 7 oz
WW_SM_G12_003

$25

  

 
A B sold

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)
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us an email with your order.

Hermano Pedro
8"
Wt: 5 Wt: 7 oz
WW_SM_HP12_001

$25

  

A B

El Rey, Based on what the artisan told me these Santos represents one of the three kings (el Rey)
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us an email with your order.

The Kings
8"
Wt: 7 oz
WW_SM_R12_001

  $25

  

A B C D

San Antonio, Based on what the artisan told me these Santos represents San Antonio. San Antonio Abad is usually shown wearing a monk's cloak and cowl (Pasinski).1.

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us an email with your order.

San Antonio
8"
Wt: 5 oz
WW_SM_SA12_001

$20 each

  

San Antonio, Based on what the artisan told me these Santos represents San Antonio. San Antonio Abad who is usually shown wearing a monk's cloak and cowl (Pasinski).1. San Antonio
8"
Wt: 7 oz
WW_SM_SA12_002

$25

  

 
Red Yellow

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

8"
Wt: 7 oz.
WW_SM_SFR_004

$25 each

  

Blue

sold out

Green

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

8"
Wt: 7 oz.
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

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

St. Francis
 of Assisi

7.5"
Wt: .35 lb
WW_SM_SF_004

$20 each

  

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

St. John the Baptist
8"
Wt: 7 oz
WW_SM_SJ12_001

$25

  

San Pedro ?
Based on what the artisan told me this Santo represents San Pedro
St. Peter
8"
Wt: 7 oz
WW_SM_SPD12_001

$25

  

San Tomas - aased on what the artisan told me these Santos represents San Tomas.

San Tomas
is the patron saint of builders.  In Guatemala he is the patrol saint of Chichicastenango and several other villages. He is often shown with a rule or square and sometimes the spear that killed him.(Pasinski1)
St. Thomas
8"
Wt: 7 oz
WW_SM_ST12_001


$25

  

sold sold 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)
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us an email with your order.
Our Lady Of Sorrows - The Virgin Mary
9"
Wt: .35 lb
WW_SM_DM_006

$20

  

 
A B 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
8"
Wt: 7 oz.

WW_SM_DM12_001

$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_005

$25

  

A B C

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 Mary (Pasinski).1 
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us an email with your order.

Virgin Mary
8"
Wt: 7-.9 oz.
WW_SM_VM12_001

$25 each

  

 

A B

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_005

$25 each

  

sold B sold 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

  

Unknown Santo - 12A

I'm not sure which Santo this is. If you can help figure out who is is, please let me know at Lynn@terraexperience.com  

Unknown Santo
8"
Wt: .9 oz
WW_SM_UN12-A

$25

  

Unknown Santo - 12B

I'm not sure which Santo this is. If you can help figure out who is is, please let me know at Lynn@terraexperience.com  

Unknown Santo
8"
Wt: .6 oz
WW_SM_UN12-B
$25

  

   

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

  

12
12
A B C D
E F G H

The Virgen de Guadelupe represents the only appearance of Virgin Mary in  the Americas.  She is surrounded by a halo (or rays) of light.  (Pasinski).1

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

Virgin  Guadalupe
4.5"- 6"

WW_SS_G_001

$10 each

  

12
   A       B     C

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

Virgin  Guadalupe
4.5"^

WW_SS_G_002

$12 each

  

12
A B C D

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_003

$15 each

  

 

12 The Virgen de Guadelupe represents the only appearance of Virgin Mary in  the Americas.  She is surrounded by a halo (or rays) of light.  (Pasinski).1 Virgin  Guadalupe
4.5"^
WW_SS_G_004

$15

  

 

12

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

The Heart of Jesus

WW_SS_CH_001

$12

  

12
A B

Jesus Christ, A traditional folk representation of  Jesus Christ.

 Jesus

WW_SS_JC__001

$12

  

 

12 Jesus Christ, A traditional folk representation of  Jesus Christ. Jesus

WW_SS_JC__002

$12

  

 

12
   A       B     C

El Rey, Based on what the artisan told me each of these Santos represents one of the three kings (el Rey)
If you have a preference send
us an email with your order.

The Kings

WW_SS_R_001

$12

  

 

A B

San Antonio, Based on what the artisan told me these Santos represents San Antonio. San Antonio Abad is usually shown wearing a monk's cloak and cowl (Pasinski).1

St. Antonio

WW_SS_SA_001

$12

  

 

12
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

$12 each

  

12
A B C

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

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

John the Baptist
 5"

WW_S5_SJB_001

$12 each

  

12
   A       B

San Pedro
Based on what the artisan told me these Santos represents San Pedro

St. Peter
 5"

WW_S5_SP_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

sold  

12
A B

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

  

12
12
 
A B C
D E F

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


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

The Virgin Mary
4.5" to 5"

WW_SS_MA_004

$10 each

  

12
12
A B C
D E

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


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

 

The Virgin Mary
4.5" to 5"

WW_SS_MA_001

$12 each

  

 

12  
A B C

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_002

$10 each

  

12
A B C

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

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us an email with your order.

Santos - UNK

WW_SS_unk_001

$10.00
each

  

12 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:  05/14/2012
 

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