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Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Large Papier-Mâché Hand Painted Angel Candelabra
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in St. Louis, MO
Impressive 1960s large Mexican folk art hand painted papier-mâché angel with 5 arm candelabra. Hand
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1960s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Metal

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 2
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this antique set of 5 Mexican papier-mâché masks 100% handmade and paited with
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1960s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Paper

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 1
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this antique set of 8 Mexican papier-mâché masks 100% handmade and paited with
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1960s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Paper

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 3
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this antique set of 10 Mexican papier-mâché masks 100% handmade and paited
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1960s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Paper

Mexican Dia De Los Muertos Day of the Dead La Catrina Folk Art Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
culture. This piece is made of paper mache and hand painted. It exudes both the dignity and dark humor
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20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Textile, Wood, Paper

Mexican Paper Mache Lion Coffee Table by SerMel Tonala Style Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Topeka, KS
and Fausto. Melquiades was the mayor of Tonala and the president of the state’s House of Folk Art. He
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Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Glass, Lacquer, Paper

Sergio Bustamante 1970's Paper Mache Giraffe
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
Beautiful hand-crafter paper mache bust sculpture of a Giraffe by Mexican Artist Sergio Bustamante
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1970s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Paper

Vintage Sergio Bustamante 1970's Paper Mache Giraffe
Sergio Bustamante 1970's Paper Mache Giraffe
H 47.25 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in
Papier Mâché Folk Art Oversized Cockatoo Sculpture on a Stand, circa 1970s
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-287 papier mâché oversized cockatoo sculpture set on a custom wood perch from the workshop of
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Hardwood, Paint, Paper

Vintage Boho Signed Bustamante Paper Mache Dog
Located in west palm beach, FL
Capture the whimsy of vintage Boho Americana with this signed Bustamante paper mache dog. A
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Late 20th Century Mexican Bohemian Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Paper

Pair Handmade Painted Acrobatic Papier Mache Clowns Mexico Attr Jeanne Valentine
By Jeanne Valentine
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous handmade & hand painted vintage acrobatic Papier Mache clowns from Mexico attributed to
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Paste, Paint, Paper

Sergio Bustamante Early Lion Papier-mâché Sculpture Hand-painted, 1975
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sergio Bustamante (20th century, Mexican) life sized paper mache lion from the early years of his
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Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Paper

Fantastic Midcentury Jeanne Valentine Mixed Media with Papier Mâché Owls
By Jeanne Valentine
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Mixed media on panel. Made in Mexico ca. 1970s. Label on verso. A charming Midcentury Folk Art type
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Wood, Paper

Oskar Raoul Papier Mache Chaplin Little Tramp Sculpture Signed by Artist 1970
Located in Monrovia, CA
OSKAR RAOUL Papier Mache / Paper Mache Sculpture Of A Clown Or Tramp Resembles The Likeness Of
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Paper

Patito
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco
arts and crafts. He began with paintings and paper mache figures, inaugurating the first exhibit of
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1980s Folk Art Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Wood

Patito
Patito
H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 11.82 in
"Blue Lagoon", Whimsical Beach Landscape with Figure, Lizard, Volcanoes & Planes
Located in Soquel, CA
Mexican folk art and making Day of the Dead pieces. Her works are held in the collections of the
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1980s Surrealist Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Paper, Ink, Screen

Copper and Brass Parrot by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Lifesize brass and copper Sergio Bustamante folk art parrot on a swing. Note that one of the tail
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Brass, Copper

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MISTO, Seminara Ceramic Mask
Located in Paris, FR
MISTO invites itself into your interior to ward off spells, evil spirits and evil influences. Sophie Dries reinvents the traditional Calabrian mask with her contemporary graphic li...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Ceramic

Vintage MISTO, Seminara Ceramic Mask
MISTO, Seminara Ceramic Mask
H 10.63 in W 7.88 in D 2.37 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Mexican Ceramic Corn Skull Sculpture Hand Crafted Folk Art, Edition 1/30
By Omar Hernández
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
“My purpose in making this skull is to represent the different types of native maize that since remote times have brought food security to our ancestors, giving them the time to deve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Clay, Ceramic

Antique Mexican Diablo Mask
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare and very antique Mexican Diablo mask in wood, circa 1940. Great patina.
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1940s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Wood

Antique Mexican Diablo Mask
Antique Mexican Diablo Mask
H 11.82 in W 13.78 in D 7.49 in
Antique Mexican Demon Mask
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare antique Mexican Demon mask in wood, circa 1970. The mask makes a sound when moved.
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1970s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Wood

Antique Mexican Demon Mask
Antique Mexican Demon Mask
H 12.6 in W 12.21 in D 7.09 in
Rare to Find Folk Art Jaguar Mask Found in Zitlala, Guerrero, Mid-20th Century
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
This style of Tigre (Mexican colloquial for Jaguar) mask is from Zitlala, Guerrero, they are used on the feast day of the Holy Cross on May 3rd, 4th, and 5th. As part of the activit...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Leather

Antique Kashmiri Papier Mache Lacquer Gilt & Bird Motif Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Kashmiri, early 20th century. An antique black lacquer box with heavy gilt floral decoration and multi colored birds across surface.
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Early 20th Century Indian Kashan Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Paper

Mercury Carrying Cupid Bronze Sculpture by Hannaux
By Emmanuel Hannaux
Located in 263-0031, JP
Mercure portant Cupidon - Mercury delivering Cupid - by the French sculptor Emmanuel Hannaux. In chocolate-patinated bronze and resting on a circular pivoting base, the piece exudes ...
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Bronze

1970s Sergio Bustamante Style Metal and Ceramic Birds S/2
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of two 1970s brass and ceramic decorative birds. In the style of Sergio Bustamante. Burnished brass with blue/white painted ceramic. No artists signature or brand stamp. Owl: 5....
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1970s Mexican Brutalist Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Brass

Giant Sergio Bustamante Wall Sculpture 5/100 in papier-mache
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderfully scaled Sergio Bustamante wall sculpture. Sergio Bustamante (Mexican, b. 1942). Polychromed papier-mache wall sculpture Sergio Bustamante studied architecture at the Uni...
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Paper

Mexican Sermel Papier Mâché Small Owl Sculpture
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Stamford, CT
Papier mâché small owl by Sermel. Hand painted design with overall areas of wear and minimal paint loss. Signed on the underside.
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Paper

Pair of handmade pendant lampshades with Birds - Made in Paris
Located in Leesburg, VA
Conical lampshade in papier-mâché, covered with Antoinette Poisson printed paper with the “Canton” pattern. Hand painted net. Use: Clip-on. Possibility of using it in suspension. Bu...
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2010s French William and Mary Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Paper

Leon - Lion - Hand Beaded - Mexican Huichol Art - Mexican Folk Art
By Sergio Bautista de la Cruz
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
Huichol Indian - Hand beaded Sea Cow This beautiful Huichol Sculpture beaded has such beautiful bright colors. Hand beaded sculpture with attention to detail. At Cactus Fine Art, we...
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2010s Folk Art Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Wood

Set of Three Sculpted Paper Mache Hanging Goose
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of Three Sculpted Paper Mache Hanging Flying Geese. Each swan is in a different action pose. There is some discoloration to the exterior of the goose. Each paper mache bird is ot...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Paper

Fantastic Collection of 34 Vintage Mexican Betty Boop "Lulu" Steel Soda Trays
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Fantastic collection of 34 vintage mexicano betty boop lulu steel soda trays. About "Lulu" The Mexican Betty Boop If you've visited Mexico and thought that you've...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Steel

Handmade Mexican Boxes Set of Three
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three handmade Mexican Boxes. Original paint and great patina. Measures: Larger box - 10.75 x 8 x 5 Medium box - 8 x 4.5 x 3.5 Small box - 3.75 x 2.75 x 1.75.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Wood, Paint

Handmade Mexican Boxes Set of Three
Handmade Mexican Boxes Set of Three
H 5 in W 10.75 in D 6.5 in

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Mexican Paper Mache, Vintage Judas Sculpture , Folk Art
Located in Mexico City, D.F.
Mexican Paper Mache, vintage Judas Sculpture. This sculpture was in a Studio of the mexican painter
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20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Cardboard, Papier Mâché, Paper

Mid-Century Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache Parrot Sculpture by Sermel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century Mexican Folk Art paper mache parrot sculpture by Sermel.  
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Paper

Mid-Century Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache Owl Sculpture by Sermel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Mexican Folk Art paper maché owl sculpture by Sermel.
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Paper

Mexican Papier-Mâché Jaguar Mask
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this antique Mexican papier-mâché Jaguar mask 100% handmade and paited with
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1960s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Paper

Mexican Papier-Mâché Jaguar Mask
Mexican Papier-Mâché Jaguar Mask
H 11.42 in W 10.63 in D 8.67 in
Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this antique set of 15 Mexican papier-mâché masks 100% handmade and paited
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1960s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Paper

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks
Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks
H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 4.34 in
Mid-Century Spider Papier-Mâché Alebrije, Mexico
By Pedro Linares
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick Mid-Century Spider Papier-Mâché Alebrije, Mexico This haunting chimera
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Bohemian Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Wire

Colourful Mexican Skull "Cartoneria" Day of the Dead by Enrique Linares
Located in Montreal, QC
: "Enrique Linares M Mexico D. F". The Linares family are considered grand masters of Mexican folk art papier
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Paper

Vintage Pair of Papier Maché Clown Sculptures by Jeanne Valentine, circa 1960
By Jeanne Valentine
Located in Topeka, KS
work is considered top of the line for papier mâché and papier mâché Mexico folk art. Her pieces are
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Paint, Paper

Gemma Taccogna Papier Mache Folk Art Bust
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
. On request more photos or video. The Italian papier mache artist Gemma Taccogna had quite an impact
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Paper

Sergio Bustamante Oversized Papier Mâché Cockatoo on Hanging Brass Perch
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in East Hampton, NY
paintings and papier mâché figures at the Galeria Misracha in Mexico City in 1966. In 1975, Bustamante was
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1980s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Brass

Sergio Bustamante Mother and Baby Penguin
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Francisco, CA
made from paper mache and other materials. Probably created in the 1970s or 80s. He was born in 1942 in
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20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Other

Toucan Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Lifesize brass and copper Sergio Bustamante Folk Art Toucan parrot on swing. Please note: Dimension
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Brass, Copper

Two Paper Mache Mexican Folk Art Prostitution Dolls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Offering two paper mache Mexican folk art prostitution dolls. These are collected by people who
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Paint, Papier Mâché, Paper

Vintage Mexican Paper Mache Calaca (skull) Mask - Circa 1950.
Located in San Francisco, CA
made in paper mache with original cross decal on forehead. Mexico - circa 1950's / 1960's
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Papier Mâché, Paper

Paper Mâché "Alebrijes" by Felipe Linares
By Felipe Linares 1
Located in Cathedral City, CA
The history of paper mâché in Mexico goes back to the 18th century but was revolutionized by Pedro
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Late 20th Century Mexican Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

Mexican Polychrome Toy Horse
Located in San Miguel Allende, GTO
Beautiful Mexican Papier Mache toy horse on pine base with wheels. Such examples of Mexican toys
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Wood, Papier Mâché, Paper

Mexican Polychrome Toy Horse
Mexican Polychrome Toy Horse
H 21 in W 20.5 in D 10 in
Paper Mache "Alebrijes" by Felipe Linares
By Felipe Linares 1
Located in Cathedral City, CA
The history of paper mache in Mexico goes back to the 18th century but was revolutionized by Pedro
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Late 20th Century Mexican Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

Mexican Papier Mache, Vintage Skeleton Sculpture , Folk Art
Located in Mexico City, D.F.
Papier mache skeleton , in good condition, from one Studio of the Mexican Painter Jorge Gonzalez
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1950s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Wire

Three Mexican Mask Molds tell a Story
Located in Cathedral City, CA
These masks mounted on stands are actually earthenware molds that were used to make paper-Mache
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1930s Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Metal

Sergio Bustamante Paper Mache Jaguar
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Miguel Allende, GTO
Sgned and numbered
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1970s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

Sergio Bustamante Paper Mache Jaguar
Sergio Bustamante Paper Mache Jaguar
H 35.5 in W 29 in D 19.5 in
Lifesize Paper Mache Sculpture of a Seated Monkey by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in London, GB
paper-mache sculpture will add fun and character to every type of environment. It could be great in a
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1970s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache

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Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage Mexican folk art paper mache you’re looking for. Each vintage Mexican folk art paper mache for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, wood and paint. There are many kinds of the vintage Mexican folk art paper mache you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage Mexican folk art paper mache made by folk art designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage Mexican folk art paper mache over the years, but those crafted by Sergio Bustamante and Jeanne Valentine are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache?

A vintage Mexican folk art paper mache can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,370, while the lowest priced sells for $425 and the highest can go for as much as $4,995.