Santa Folk Art Painted Gourd Signed Sculpture G2Taylor 1999 #3 Christmas Decor

This piece is stunning in person - pictures dont do it justice. Tons of texture and beautiful carvings.  Zoom in on the photos its absolutely gorgeous and well made.  Hand-painted folk art Santa gourd sculpture signed and dated by the artist Geri Taylor, 1999, from Ruston, Louisiana and marked #3 on the underside. This unique Christmas décor piece is crafted from a natural dried gourd and features a beautifully detailed Santa face with dimensional sculpted beard and textured trim.  The body of the gourd is intricately hand-painted with classic holiday imagery including toys, a teddy bear, doll, horse, and vintage airplane, giving the piece a nostalgic Americana Christmas style. The tall Santa hat and rustic finish create a warm folk art look that displays beautifully during the holiday season.  Because this is a handmade, signed artist piece, no two are exactly alike.  Perfect for collectors of:   Folk art Christmas décor   Hand-painted gourds   Rustic / primitive holiday decorations   Geri Taylor pieces  . Signed artisan pieces  Details   Artist: Geri Taylor   Signed and dated 1999   Numbered #3   Hand-painted natural gourd   Folk art / rustic Christmas style   Vintage holiday décor  Condition  Very good pre-owned condition. No cracks or repairs observed. Normal handmade variations consistent with artist-crafted gourd art.  A wonderful signed artisan Santa that would make a unique addition to any holiday décor collection.