Lupita Najaco Ceramic Doll/Figurine Mexican Folk Art Pitaya/Dragon Fruit Red
$ 58.99
- "Lupita" Najaco Ceramic Doll, Basket of Pitaya, Red Skirt
- The figurine is 1" tall
- 6" x 5" 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 basket with Pitaya or Dragon fruit.
- Pitaya or Dragon Fruit was first discovered in Central America centuries ago and has traveled to all corners of the globe. A pitaya or pitahaya is the fruit of several different cactus species indigenous to the Americas. Pitaya usually refers to fruit of the genus Stenocereus, while pitahaya or dragon fruit refers to fruit of the genus Hylocereus, both in the Cactaceae family.
- The artisan painted the apron with a man harvesting the pitaya.
- Her skirt is painted a gorgeous red.
- This doll has a Bun with flowers in her hair.
- The Lupita is hand painted by Mexican artisans and 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 daily chores (especially women) while in their typical outfits.
- This folk art is full of colorful details. 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 from one to another.
