Michoacan, Mexico

9 inches, painted wood, unraveled hemp rope

Nice carving with effective facial coloring and aluminum paint for the beard. Still has its old label from the Fonart gallery. The National Fund for the Promotion of the Crafts (Fonart) is a public trust that promotes artisanal activity in Mexico. It was established in 1974 by the government. They are well regarded for retailing excellent folk art. Unused.