1960s Hand Carved Wooden Madonna and Child Figurine

A slender hand carved wooden statue of Mary holding the infant Jesus on a plain background
1960s Hand Carved Wooden Madonna and Child Figurine
1960s Hand Carved Wooden Madonna and Child Figurine
1960s Hand Carved Wooden Madonna and Child Figurine
1960s Hand Carved Wooden Madonna and Child Figurine
1960s Hand Carved Wooden Madonna and Child Figurine
1960s Hand Carved Wooden Madonna and Child Figurine
1960s Hand Carved Wooden Madonna and Child Figurine
1960s Hand Carved Wooden Madonna and Child Figurine
A slender hand carved wooden statue of Mary holding the infant Jesus on a plain background 1960s Hand Carved Wooden Madonna and Child Figurine 1960s Hand Carved Wooden Madonna and Child Figurine 1960s Hand Carved Wooden Madonna and Child Figurine 1960s Hand Carved Wooden Madonna and Child Figurine 1960s Hand Carved Wooden Madonna and Child Figurine 1960s Hand Carved Wooden Madonna and Child Figurine 1960s Hand Carved Wooden Madonna and Child Figurine 1960s Hand Carved Wooden Madonna and Child Figurine
1960s Hand Carved Wooden Madonna and Child Figurine
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Infuse your space with quiet reverence through this gorgeous mid-century hand-carved wooden figurine. This stylized piece features a slim, elongated silhouette depicting the Madonna tenderly cradling the swaddled Christ child in a minimalist folk art style.

  • SIZE: Approximately 10" in height with a 1.25" base (Measurements are close but approximate)
  • DECADE: 1960s
  • STYLE: Dark Academia / Brutalist Folk Art
  • MATERIAL: Wood
  • CONDITION: Very good vintage condition with rich wood grain depth, smooth contours, and no deep scratches or structural cracks
  • EXTRA NOTES: Features an authentic artist signature incised directly into the wood on the bottom of the base, showcasing the unique chisel marks and dark stained finish of a one-of-a-kind handcrafted piece

Mid-century religious art shifted away from highly ornate, gilded designs in favor of raw, organic materials and modernist simplification, heavily influenced by Scandinavian design principles and the global folk art movement. Artisans during the 1960s favored rich, dense hardwoods to create elongated, fluid forms that emphasized emotion through form rather than intricate facial features. This signed sculpture represents that exact era of sacred craftsmanship, making it an exceptional display piece for a modernist mantel, a quiet bookshelf vignette, or an eclectic gallery collection.