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Vintage Primitive Flemish Folk Copper Repousse On Wood Wall Plaques SET Shepherd Mother
This SET beautifully illustrates the traditional balance of rural family life in historic Flanders:
- Plaque 1: A rural shepherd holding a hammer and pipe representing the lone provider, hard labor, craftsmanship, and pastoral life.
- Plaque 2: A tender domestic scene featuring a mother holding her child, with both figures wearing traditional matching aprons and folk head garments/bonnets.
**Style & Craftsmanship:**
Plaques feature highly dimensional, rounded figures with a wonderful primitive look. The hand-hammered workmanship is visible throughout, accented by an oxidized dark patina in the recesses that makes the bright copper reliefs beautifully catch the light. They are unsigned, which is entirely consistent with mid-century European studio craft and folk pieces from the 1950s–1970s.
**Condition Details:**
- **Copper:** In good vintage condition with only slight, minor surface wear consistent with age. No major dents or tears in the metal sheets, and the copper remains securely fastened to the backing.
