Hand-carved St. Francis Santos

Item P11399
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Description

Long revered as the patron saint of animals and nature, St. Francis of Assisi is also the patron saint of ecology. Our wish is for people of any faith or tradition to find inspiration and hope in St. Francis’s model of careful stewardship and respect for the natural world.

This rustic wooden santos depicts St. Francis in a robe adorned with flowers, accompanied by a spotted cat and birds that have perched to hear his preaching. Carved using only hand tools in multigenerational Mayan Quiche workshop in Chichicastenango, Guatemala.

Please note:
St. Francis’s arm arrives detached for shipping. Just gently push it back together and adjust as you like. Colors may vary slightly with this handcrafted work of folk art. Coral color features St. Francis's hand stretched out to the side; Yellow color has his hand stretched out front.

Each color sold separately.

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Customer Reviews

Based on 87 reviews
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Rebecca M.
Beautiful statue

This is a beautiful statue of St Francis, well crafted and painted, and it is a lovely addition to my home.

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Jacqueline D.
Love my St. Francis

He is covered with his little birds and sweet kitty and clearly lives them. I’ve looked a long time for the perfect St. Francis and this is the one for my home.

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Jeannine D.
Wonderful piece of art

I ordered this as a gift for my husband. It’s very well made. I love the bright colors.

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E M.
Charming carving

Great expression, nicely hand painted.
Arrived wrapped in a Mexican newspaper. ..Super fun!

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Anne G.
St, Francis

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Hand-carved St. Francis Santos