Pope Benedict XVI painted wood statue, Val Gardena

Pope Benedict XVI painted wood statue, Val Gardena.
This carved statue is made by an Italian company located in Val Gardena, a place well known for its tradition of wood sculpture. During the production of these high quality statue, the craftsmen use traditional techniques, paying attention to details.
The type of wood varies according to the size: maple wood for statues up to 15.7", lime wood for stues from 23.6"