Lupita NAJACO Lady of Guadalupe Orange Ceramic Figurine Mexican Folk Art #3
$ 56.99
- "Lupita" Najaco Ceramic Doll "Virgen de Guadalupe".
- The figurine is 11-1/2" tall
- 7" wide (at the base).
- She is 4" (Shoulder to shoulder).
- This ceramic doll is made by the Arana family in Tonala, Mexico.
- She is carrying a ceramic basket with white calla lilies.
- The skirt is painted a beautiful orange color.
- There is are two long braids in her hair along with flowers and bows.
- The artisan has painted a gorgeous "Our Lady of Guadalupe" on her skirt.
- The Lupita is 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 created 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 colored detail. Each doll is molded, afterward each figurine is hand painted and signed by artisans.
- Please note: these figurines are individually hand painted and will have slight variations from one to another.
