This is a Vintage figure, a 4” Clay sculpture of a Monk made by “Friar Folk” branded on bottom 1996. A collectible figure which is hard to find. He is a whimsical character and a great addition to sand therapy miniatures. He has bread and wine in his arms. Whimsical figure.
A Monk is a person who practices religious asceticism by living a monastic lifestyle, either alone or with any number of other monks. A monk may be a person who decides to dedicate his life to serving other people and serving God, or to be an ascetic who voluntarily chooses to leave mainstream society and live his life in prayer and contemplation. The concept is ancient and can be seen in many religions and in philosophy.