Mid-Century Campesino/Farm Worker Wood Carving by Jose Pinal - 14" H X 10" L X 3" W

Beautiful minimalist mid-century wood sculpture of a campesino/farm worker from Jose Pinal (1913-1983). The figure is carrying a large sack with oversized legs and feet, both arms are curved over top of head, and he is wearing a large sun hat. The nature of the carving with the curved lines convey movement of hauling a large basket from a recent harvest. 

The wood has a soft honey brown patina with two small repairs on feet. The carving is not signed but has been verified as authentic and is mounted on a new acrylic base. This piece would be perfect on a console table in an entry or great room in a variety of interior settings from Mid-Century... to California Casual or Coastal Modern Design.

Place of Origin: Mexico   

Date of Manufacture: 1950s-1970s  

Condition: Very Good 

Wear: Consistent with age. Repairs have been made to the leg and foot. Please refer to pictures. 

Dimensions:  

Carving: 10 in L X 3 in. W X 13 in. H

Base: 13 in. L X 5 in. W X 1 in. H 

Total: 14 in. H 

Reference:  

Jose Pinal was a Mexican sculptor who lived from 1913 to 1983 and chose many traditional subjects from women and children to farm workers, animals and matadors. He was selected as an exhibitor during the 1939 World's Fair in New York and he presented a number of his original wood carvings based on the working life of immigrant farmers.

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