Vintage Handmade Mexican Folk Art Doll w Palm Fans Gourd Head 17"
ABOUT THIS ITEM
This striking handmade folk art doll is the kind you don't forget once you've seen her. Crafted by hand and full of personality, she features a hand-painted gourd or papier-mâché head, expressive folk features, and a bright cotton dress sewn from cheerful patterned fabric.
What truly sets her apart are the two hand-woven palm fans crossed at her back-a practical tool of rural life turned into a beautiful decorative detail. Every element shows age, care, and the unmistakable touch of an individual artisan rather than a factory mold.
She's substantial in size, rich in character, and full of quiet charm-exactly the sort of folk piece collectors look for when they want something authentic and one-of-a-kind.
Good vintage condition with visible age wear. Paint shows cracking and wear, fabric has light staining and thinning consistent with age, and hands/feet show softening. No major breaks or modern repairs noted. Accessories appear original.
FUN FACT
Palm fans like these weren't decorative-they were everyday essentials in rural Mexican households, especially before electric fans were common.
SHIPPING & HANDLING
Securely packed with care and shipped via USPS Ground Advantage.
