Cocobolo prayer figure lying on a large green leaf, head at right and square base at left
Prayer figure carving lying on a green leaf, folded hands and head at left, open legs and base at right
Side view on white of the slim prayer figure, head tipped forward and hands held at the chest
Back view of the cocobolo prayer figure on white, smooth rounded head and open space between the legs
Side view of the prayer figure on white, hands pressed to the chest above a small square base
Prayer figure carving at an angle on white, head tipped forward and fine grain down the body
Front view of the cocobolo prayer figure on white, hands pressed together and fingers carved in lines
Cocobolo prayer figure lying on a large green leaf, head at right and square base at left
Prayer figure carving lying on a green leaf, folded hands and head at left, open legs and base at right
Side view on white of the slim prayer figure, head tipped forward and hands held at the chest
Back view of the cocobolo prayer figure on white, smooth rounded head and open space between the legs
Side view of the prayer figure on white, hands pressed to the chest above a small square base
Prayer figure carving at an angle on white, head tipped forward and fine grain down the body
Front view of the cocobolo prayer figure on white, hands pressed together and fingers carved in lines

Vintage Folded Hands Figure Cocobolo Wood Carving

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The carver gave this Folded Hands Figure a long slim body, a head tipped slightly forward and both hands pressed together at the chest, the fingers cut in neat lines. It stands on a small square base with an open space between the legs, and fine straight grain runs from head to foot in deep brown. It has been in our collection for more than 30 years.

Cocobolo is a tropical hardwood from the Pacific side of Panama and Central America. It is so dense it sinks in water, and its natural oils polish to a soft, warm shine. Fresh cut, the wood shows orange and red tones with dark streaks; with age the colors deepen, so no two carvings ever look alike.

Each piece is carved by hand in Panama, in the wood carving traditions of the Emberá and Wounaan peoples. Their carvers have long chosen cocobolo for figures of the animals and plants of the rainforest around them.

From Jan at MolaMagic: I like to think this figure is praying.

MolaMagic was founded by Janet Marie Brockman with a simple but powerful mission: to help artisans in Panama share their art with the world. All profits go right back into the artisan community, supporting education, medical care, land, tools, and daily needs. Buying a MolaMagic carving means you are part of that story too.

Material: Cocobolo wood
Made in: Panama
Approximate size: 8 inches high
Care: Dust with a soft dry cloth.
SKU: 21121618TE

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ABOUT TRADERBROCK

For 35 years, TraderBrock has brought handmade artisan work from Panama, Haiti, and across Central America to collectors around the world. Every piece we carry begins in the hands of an artisan we know personally. Molas stitched in Guna homes, tagua carved by Wounaan hands, masks woven in the Darién. Our inventory runs over 14,000 pieces, curated from direct relationships that go back decades.

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