Romania Painted Wood Souvenir Plate, Signed & Dated 2000, Craft World Tours

Description

Overview
Hand-painted wood souvenir wall plate depicting a Romanian folk figure holding a beer stein, with “România” lettered in gold script. The reverse is wood-inscribed with a personal message from tour participants — “We were so happy to find that you are a national hero in Romania! Norok!” — dated “July 11 – Aug 7, 2000” and signed by multiple names. This date range matches the documented Craft World Tours “Romania & Hungary: Village Life & Crafts” tour, August 2000.

Design & Craftsmanship
Function & Form: Circular turned-wood wall plate with hanging fixture on reverse. 9.5″ diameter.
Artistry & Ornamentation: Painted folk figure vignette on the front; wood-burned/inscribed text and multiple signatures on the reverse.
Structural Base: Solid turned wood, natural finish on reverse.

Condition Report
Surface Condition: Age-consistent wear; inscription and signatures remain legible.
Structural Integrity: Sound and stable. This item is sold “as-is” with all associated patina and wear inherent to its age and history as part of the Craft World Tours Collection.