🌴✨ Vintage Gemini Zodiac Hand Carved Wood Plaque - Montego Bay Jamaica 1982 Folk Art 🧭 Description
Straight out of the golden age of Caribbean travel, this hand-carved Gemini plaque carries the warm, sun-baked charm of an authentic Montego Bay Straw Market souvenir. Carved from solid hardwood and finished in rich honey tones with bold black accents, the twin figures show crisp hand work and lively folk character that mass-produced pieces rarely match.
The reverse inscription reads "The Straw Market, Montego Bay, Jamaica - July 1982," giving this piece wonderful documented provenance and placing it squarely in the early-1980s tourist folk era. Pieces from the Straw Market were typically handmade by local artisans and sold directly to travelers, which is exactly the kind of honest vintage story collectors love. Whether you're a Gemini, a zodiac collector, or just appreciate warm Caribbean folk art, this one displays beautifully and carries real vintage soul.
Good vintage condition with honest age wear. Surface shows expected finish variation, light scuffs, and patina consistent with a 40+ year old folk piece. Reverse shows age staining and pencil inscription. Structurally solid with crisp carving detail.
🎯 Fun Fact
Montego Bay's Straw Market has been one of Jamaica's most famous artisan marketplaces since the mid-20th century - many hand-carved souvenirs from the 1970s-80s were made locally and sold directly to visiting travelers.
📦 Shipping & Handling
Securely packed with care and shipped via USPS Ground Advantage.
🔄 Returns
Packaged securely with care and shipped via USPS Ground Advantage. No returns unless not as described/pictured.
