Vintage Costa Rica Hand Carved Wood Banana Farmer Figurine Signed Rafa 15"

Item Specifics: Type: Hand-Carved Wooden Figurine / Folk Art Sculpture  Subject: Costa Rican Banana Farmer / Peon Carrying Banana Stalk  Artist: Signed "Rafa" on the bottom of the foot  Origin: Costa Rica (Inscribed "COSTA RICA" on the banana stalk)  Material: Hand-Carved Wood with Light Polychrome Accent (Red Neckerchief)  Style: Central American Folk Art / Artisan Wood Carving  Height: Approx. 15.0 inches Weight: 1.8 lbs Features: Cowboy hat, mustache, neck scarf, rolled-up pants, barefoot, carrying a large bunch of bananas  Condition: Excellent vintage folk art condition  Condition Description: Excellent original vintage condition. Hand-carved from solid natural wood with strong visible chisel marks and character. Shows an incised artist signature "Rafa" on the underside of the foot and "COSTA RICA" carved directly into the banana bunch. Natural age contraction line in the wood on the leg adds authentic rustic charm. Standing securely on its own.  Listing Description: Vintage Costa Rica Hand-Carved Wooden Banana Farmer Sculpture – Signed "Rafa" (15") An authentic, character-rich Central American folk art wood carving depicting a barefoot Costa Rican banana worker (bananero).  Key Details: Craftsmanship: Expressively carved with a brimmed hat, thick mustache, neckerchief, textured trousers, and a massive stalk of bananas slung over his shoulder.  Inscriptions: "COSTA RICA" is carved vertically into the base of the banana bunch, and the artist's signature "Rafa" is incised into the bottom of the foot.  Material: Solid carved hardwood with natural wood grain and subtle red paint on the neckerchief.  Dimensions: Height: ~15.0 inches Weight: 1.8 lbs