Lot #13: Vintage Latin American Folk Art Miniatures: Guatemalan Marriage Dolls, Pottery Jugs +

Capture the charm of traditional Central and South American craftsmanship with this vintage 6-piece miniature folk art collection. This highly collectible assortment is beautifully detailed and features a diverse mix of media including textiles, hand-formed clay, and painted terracotta. What is Included: • Pair of Miniature Folk Dolls: Handcrafted with vibrant woven yarn and thread, these detailed figures showcase traditional regional attire, typical of Guatemalan worry dolls or Peruvian souvenir miniatures. • Hand-Formed Clay Donkey: A charming pack-animal figurine complete with a miniature saddle blanket detail. • Two Hand-Painted Terracotta Jugs: Tiny studio pottery jars featuring delicate hand-painted floral and fruit motifs over a rustic sandy slip. • Beaded Hoop Ornament/Earring: A small wire hoop accented with multi-colored wooden or seed beads. • The Symbolism: In Guatemalan folk tradition, these dolls are bound together by a single thread to symbolize unity, love, and a lifelong bond between a couple. • The Tradition: While single "worry dolls" are meant to be told your troubles before bed, these connected pairs are traditionally given as wedding, anniversary, or engagement gifts to bring good luck, harmony, and protection to a relationship. Sold as is - see leg of donkey broken Pickup category timeslot {A}