Pelican In Her Piety Wooden Sculpture | 1800s Antique | 13.4” / 34 cm
A rare and beautiful antique wood sculpture depicting Pelican-In-Her-Piety symbolizes the sacrifice of Christ on the cross (because he gave his blood for others) and the Eucharist (because it represents Christ's blood and provides spiritual nourishment). It dates back to the mid-to-late 1800s.
General: The statue's overall dimensions are 13 inches (33 cm) high, 13.4 inches (34 cm) wide, and 5.9 inches (15 cm) deep.
Condition: The sculpture is in good condition with no damage besides age-related wear. Please see the enclosed images as part of the condition description.