
Saint Perpetua Figurine
Original Karl Demetz Saint Perpetua Figurine Models This is a very beautiful statue of Saint Perpetua 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 Perpetua Figurine is available in different sizes and finishes. Please do not hesitate to contact us at info@italianwoodcarvings.com for more information. Feastday: March 7th Patroness of mothers, expectant mothers, ranchers, butchers and Carthage Shown as a martyr with cow-head and martyr's lily. Saint Perpetua was a 22 year old woman of a noble family. She was arrested with her slave Felicitas, who was pregnant and preparing for her baptism. She was baptised against her father's will in prison. Emperor Septimus Severus ordered that they be thrown in the amphitheater to be eaten by beasts. Because those spared her, a gladiator was charged with her