Lupita NAJACO Ceramic Doll/Figurine Mexican Folk Art Platter W Fish Decor Orange
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:4878879 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico |
Brand: Najaco | Provenance: Ownership History Available |
The figurine is 11 1/2" tall6" wide (at the base).She is 4" (Shoulder to shoulder).
This ceramic doll is made by the Arana family in Tonala, Mexico.The doll/figurine is carrying a platter with a colorful dish on it.The skirt is painted a lovely orange.The apron shows a man fishing.
This doll has a braided pony tail with flowers and a bow.
The Lupita is hand painted by Mexican artisans, each detail is hand painted a...nd each doll is initialed or signed by the artisan.
Lupita is a typical name in Mexico, thus the name Lupita was given to each figurine.Najaco dolls were created in Tonalá, Jalisco in 1992, in the beginning, the family was looking for a way to depict Mexican people's daily chores (especially women) while in their typical outfits.
This folk art is full of colored detail. Each doll is molded, afterward each figurine is hand painted by artisans.Please note: these figurines are individually hand made & painted and will have slight variations one to another.
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