VTG Cypress Knee Santa Claus Figurine Hand Painted Folk Art 8" Louisiana For Sale

VTG Cypress Knee Folk Art Santa Wooden Christmas Figurine Hand Painted Cat8 1/2 inches tall x 4 inches long x 2 1/4 inches wide
Vintage hand-painted folk art Santa Claus figure carved from a cypress knee. Santa is a collectible piece of Christmas decor, signed by the artist. Cypress knee Santas are a specific style of folk art, popular in the Southern U.S. particularly Louisiana. The figure features a long, narrow body, a white beard, and a red coat, typical of an Old World or pencil style Santa.Very good used condition. 8 1/2-inch-tall hand painted cypress knee wooden folk-art Santa holding small child in his arms and a cat and teddy bear in the other. Signature illegible. Santa weighs 5.6 oz before shipping materials.