Vintage handmade Mexican folk art paper mache figurine depicting a seated elderly peasant man with hand-painted facial features, wearing a white paper cap and layered earth-tone robes, holding a small terra cotta clay pot, mounted on a rectangular wood base
Close-up of vintage Mexican paper mache figurine face showing hand-painted details including deeply carved wrinkles, white eyebrows, dark eyes, mustache, and white paper cap
Close-up detail of small unglazed terra cotta clay pot held in the paper mache hands of a vintage Mexican folk art figurine, showing aged paper mache clothing in earth tones
Back view of vintage Mexican paper mache folk art figurine showing layered paper construction, multicolored robes in rust, cream, and teal blue accents, white cap, and rectangular wood base
Vintage handmade Mexican folk art paper mache figurine depicting a seated elderly peasant man with hand-painted facial features, wearing a white paper cap and layered earth-tone robes, holding a small terra cotta clay pot, mounted on a rectangular wood base
Close-up of vintage Mexican paper mache figurine face showing hand-painted details including deeply carved wrinkles, white eyebrows, dark eyes, mustache, and white paper cap
Close-up detail of small unglazed terra cotta clay pot held in the paper mache hands of a vintage Mexican folk art figurine, showing aged paper mache clothing in earth tones
Back view of vintage Mexican paper mache folk art figurine showing layered paper construction, multicolored robes in rust, cream, and teal blue accents, white cap, and rectangular wood base

Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache Figurine | Seated Elderly Man Holding Terra Cotta Clay Pot | Wood Base | Handmade Collectible

$18

This vintage paper mache figurine depicts a seated elderly man clutching a small terra cotta clay pot. His expressive face features beautifully hand-painted details and deeply lined, aged features that give him tremendous character and personality.

The figure displays natural age-related patina and toning consistent with pieces from the 1960s–1980s.

This type of handmade peasant figurine was produced in Mexico as part of a long tradition depicting everyday village life. They make wonderful display pieces for folk art collectors, eclectic home décor, or anyone who appreciates handcrafted cultural art.

Item Details:

  • Material: Paper mache, wood base

  • Style: Mexican folk art / peasant village figurine

  • Estimated Era: Mid-to-late 20th century (1960s–1980s)

  • Condition: Vintage — shows age-appropriate wear and patina; paper mache clothing has natural discoloration and aging throughout

  • Ships to: US only

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