Vintage Russian Santa Figurine Hand Carved Wood Ded Moroz Staff Toy Bag Signed For Sale

Item: Hand-Carved & Hand-Painted Wooden Santa / Ded Moroz Figurine
Origin: Russia
Signature: Signed on the underside in possible Cyrillic
Details:
Authentic Russian folk art carving depicting Ded Moroz (Father Frost) holding a staff in one hand and a red toy bag in the other.
Dressed in a deep blue star-patterned cloak over a richly decorated red patterned robe with gold accents, white trim, and light glitter highlights.
Hand-carved from solid wood with textured beard and fur detailing.
Condition: Pre-owned vintage condition. Shows minor paint wear and age-related distressing, including small scuffs along the white trim and staff tip (see close-up photos). Bottom base has remnants of an old paper sticker alongside the artist's signature.
Approx 5.5” tall

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