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Vintage Thomaz de Mello (TOM) hand-carved and hand-painted wooden folk art figurine, made in Portugal. Original underside stamp reads “TOM – FEITO EM PORTUGAL” with the number 18.
This unique figure depicts a woman wearing a cream-colored dress with blue trim and a white head covering, holding a long wooden staff. Her dress features distinctive hand-painted religious symbols, including a Star of David, Christian cross, heart, and the letters “PN.”
Beautifully crafted with traditional turned wooden construction, articulated-style arms, hand-painted facial features, and intricate decorative details.
Condition: Vintage condition with noticeable age-related wear, including paint loss, scuffs, scratches, discoloration, and surface wear throughout. There is a visible crack and chipping along the lower front portion of the dress, as well as wear to the painted head and wooden staff. Please carefully review all photos for exact condition and details.
A distinctive piece of vintage Portuguese folk art, ideal for collectors of Thomaz de Mello (TOM), religious folk art, European wooden figurines, and traditional handcrafted dolls.
