Pair of Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Musical Angels

A pair of large-scale, whimsical folk art sculptures depicting winged angels playing musical instruments. One figure is dressed in a vibrant red tunic holding a book (representing a hymnal or accordion), while the other is dressed in green and plays a long wind instrument resembling a flute or horn. The figures exhibit elongated, stylized proportions with tapered faces, thin limbs, and large, pointed wings. They are constructed from solid wood, featuring visible chisel marks and a rough-hewn texture that signals hand-crafted quality. Each angel wears a yellow halo and a green cap. The paint application is vibrant but shows intentional distressing and visible brushstrokes, consistent with folk art traditions. Notable features include small, green-painted eyes and pursed red lips. In terms of condition, there is prominent paint wear and scuffing, particularly on the red angel's book and the edges of the wings, as well as some light chipping at the base of the feet. This suggests they may be late 20th-century creations, possibly inspired by Latin American or American vernacular folk styles. The craftsmanship is characterized by bold, geometric forms and expressive simplicity rather than fine detail.