A vintage Ukrainian Uman wooden crowned King David figure. Elongated head and shortened body shape. Large facial features with a wide beard. The sculpture is flat on the reverse side and may have been used for mounting on a wall. Such wooden sculptures have their origins in the pagan cults of ancient Rus and Ukraine, depicting the gods of the local cult. After the Christianization of the region, the tradition of carving idols remained popular in folk tradition, but now instead of pagan gods, princes were often depicted, for example, Vladimir the Red Sun or characters from folklore and bible. Collectible Russian And Ukrainian Wooden Figures, Figurines, Sculptures And Decor.