Dr. Jose Gregorio Hernandez WHIMISCAL Statue Saint Santo Wood, Rare

Rare, Dr. Jose Gregorio Hernandez Statue "El Hombre" wood Saint Santo Venezuela
José Gregorio Hernández was a Venezuelan physician who was a scientific and medical pioneer, known for treating the poor for free and earning the nickname "Doctor of the Poor". He introduced modern medical techniques to Venezuela, founded the country's first experimental medicine laboratory, and was a respected professor at the Central University of Venezuela. In October 2025, he was canonized as the first saint from Venezuela.
Saint José Gregorio Hernández is also revered by Venezuela's alternative and syncretic religion, the cult of Maria Lionza.
Folk Art Statue of the doctor walking, smoking a cigar and holding a big brief case and papers - he has a gold halo and a plastic white rosary. Very whimsical interesting and collectible to any devotee / collector of primitive arts. 12.5"H wood.
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