signature and location marking carved into the base of a vintage Taiwanese wood carving. The text reads from top to bottom, split into two columns

Carved out of a Solid piece of wood , beautiful work

This indicates the place of origin during the Japanese colonial period in Taiwan (specifically post-1926).

鄭利作 (Made by Zheng Li)• 鄭利

Zheng Li, 1884–1956) was a highly celebrated folk master carver from Tongliang. He came from a family that specialized in carving temple deities, architectural details, and wooden statues (such as Guanyin). During the colonial period, his work was so renowned that visiting dignitaries eagerly sought out his carvings.

Please note - I think the staff was broken ?! Not sure

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