Late 18th Century Neapolitan Glass-Eyed Santon Head Egyptian traditionally associated with water

traditionally associated with water

The face showcases the classic serene

"Five Horses" by noted Panamanian artist Keith Llewellyn De Carlo (c

bringing one to wonder what mischievous thoughts are playing on his mind (the blackening around his eyes only adds to that curiosity)

wears a unique bird-like cowl with copper & brass inlay and encircled by stylized brass papyrus flowers

Late 18th Century Neapolitan Glass-Eyed Santon Head Egyptian traditionally associated with waterTraveling Man Treasures is selling this masterfully sculpted late 18th century terracotta Neapolitan Santon head with stunning glass eyes. The work is in good to fair condition (as shown) and attached to a large acrylic base for display. Modeled by hand from terracotta and then polychrome painted; this expressive, hand painted bust features inset glass eyes and was most likely crafted for elaborate nativity scenes. This type of head would have