Saint Walburga Figurine

Original Karl Demetz Saint Walburga Figurine Models This is a very beautiful statue of Saint Walburga carved in selected Maple wood and hand painted in permanent water colors. The realism of this figurine is truly stunning. The sculpture shows all classical features with complete follow through in detail. This wood-carved Saint Walburga Figurine is available in different sizes and finishes. Please do not hesitate to contact us at info@italianwoodcarvings.com for more information. Feastday St. Walburga: February the 25thWhen did St. Walburga live: Eight centuryBiography of St. Walburga:St. Walburga was born in Devonshire, England, around 710 a.D.. She was the sister of St. Willibald and Winebald. St. Walburga became a nun and in 748 a.D. she went to Germany to help St. Boniface in his missionary work. Her brother Winebald founded a monastery at Heidenheim for nuns and monks. After the death of Winebald, St. Walburga undertook the guide of the monastery and became superior of both