Antique Elaborate Venetian Blackamoor figure of carved wood. Water gilded, poly-chromed in jewel toned Paisleys. Approximately
83" tall (6 ft 11in) Blackamoors held a respected position in the Venetian household. This particular statue has him holding the gondola's paddle, and a torch to light the way to the home most probably for a ball due to his elaborately decorated costume.