Vintage Hand Carved Wood Camel Nativity Figurine Christmas Folk Art 8" Manger

Full of rustic character and old-world charm, this vintage hand-carved wooden camel features a kneeling pose with four dimensional carved cargo packs along its saddle. Visible carving and tool marks, natural wood variations, and traces of older decorative pigment give it wonderful handmade character and an authentic timeworn patina. At approximately 8" tall x 7" long, it has beautiful presence for a Christmas Nativity or manger scene and would make an especially charming replacement Nativity camel accompanying the Three Wise Men or Magi. Beyond the holidays, its warm natural wood and sculptural form suit primitive, rustic, bohemian, eclectic, global, traditional and collected-home decor. Good vintage condition with expected surface wear, scratches, small dings and pigment wear. One ear has a small nick/chip as photographed. No major cracks or repairs observed. A distinctive piece of vintage folk art, religious Christmas decor and artisan wood craftsmanship.