Fabulous Old Mexican Clay Hand-painted Bobble Head Armadillo little brass boot The wood handle is well

The wood handle is well worn

I love its staight-foward elegance and wonderful patina

plus terrific black and white text illustrations by W

and created a wide mix of drawings

the exaggerated hands with individuated fingers

Fabulous Old Mexican Clay Hand-painted Bobble Head Armadillo little brass boot The wood handle is wellI love this guy, Mexican I believe and definitely with some years on him, but in terrific shape and it is near impossible to stop his head and tail from bobbling! He's made of clay, impressed with scaly texture, and rather brilliantly painted to look positively ancient and very armadillo like, with a wonderful little face too. I'd think mid 20th century or so though am not entirely certain, with a little wire loop on his back should one want to hang