Lupita NAJACO Ceramic Doll Figurine Mexico Cart Fresh Fruit Basket Plum
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:53074566 | Handmade: Yes |
Provenance: Ownership History Available | Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico |
Brand: Najaco | Culture: Mexican |
The figurine is 12" tall6" wide (at the base).She is 4" (Shoulder to shoulder).The cart is 9" x 2 1/2" x 3".
This ceramic doll is made by the Arana family in Tonala, Mexico.
The doll/figurine is pushing a cart with Fresh Fruit on it.The skirt is painted a lovely Plum.The cart is separate from the doll.The apron has a hand painted Still life of Fresh Fruit.This doll has Two Long Braids along with fl...owers and ribbons in her hair.
The Lupita is hand painted by Mexican artisans, each detail is hand painted and 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 are made in Tonalá, Jalisco. In 1992, the family was looking for a way to depict Mexican people doing their 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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