Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Cross w Holy Spirit Dove Emblem Wall Crucifix

This is a vintage hand-carved wooden cross, crafted in a simple, devotional style and accented at the center with a Holy Spirit dove emblem, symbolizing peace, guidance, and the presence of the Spirit.

The cross is made from solid wood with visible grain, tool marks, and warm natural aging that give it an authentic, reverent character. The small square emblem at the center depicts a blue dove with radiating rays, a traditional Christian symbol associated with baptism, confirmation, and spiritual renewal.

A metal hanging loop on the reverse allows for easy wall display. This piece would have been intended for home devotion, prayer corners, clergy rooms, or retreat spaces, rather than mass-produced décor.

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📐 Approximate Size

(As shown with ruler in photos)

• Height: approx. 9 inches

• Width: approx. 5 inches

• Thickness: solid, hand-carved profile

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🕊 Condition

Good vintage devotional condition.

• Natural surface wear and patina consistent with age

• Small holes and tool marks visible from original hand-crafting

• Emblem intact with light age softening

• No cracks or structural damage

Please review all photos closely, as they are part of the description.

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✝️ Era & Origin (Best Assessment)

Likely mid-20th century (c. 1950s–1970s).

Handcrafted style suggests church craft, retreat workshop, or folk devotional origin, possibly European or Latin American, though no maker’s mark is present.

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💛 Ideal For

• Christian home altar or prayer space

• Clergy or religious gift

• Confirmation / baptism keepsake

• Folk religious art collectors

• Cottage-core or monastic décor

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📦 Shipping

Carefully packed and shipped with respect.