20th C. Philippine Wood Female Santo Figure

**First Time At Auction**

Southeast Asia, Philippines, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A hand-carved female saint figure in a style indicative of Spanish Colonial influence. She stands in flowing vestments with a belt around her waist and bends her left arm to her side. Sensitive eyes, a petite nose, thin lips, and tapering cheeks comprise her visage, and her neat coiffure is secured beneath a four-corner crown. Size: 2.7" W x 6.5" H (6.9 cm x 16.5 cm).

Provenance: Estate of R. Pearson, Denver, Colorado, USA; Mr. Pearson collected from the third quarter of the 20th century until he passed away.; ex-Arte Primitivo Gallery, New York, New York, USA

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Condition Report: Losses to one arm and hand as shown. Small chips and abrasions to base, body, head, and verso, with softening to some finer details. Light earthen deposits and nice patina throughout. Old inventory label beneath base.