Vintage Mexican Folk Art Set - 16.5" Fisherman & 11.5" Woman - Large Mid-Century Cartonería Paper Ma

This curated set features two impressive examples of mid-century Mexican Cartonería (paper mache). The pair includes a 16.5-inch fisherman with his traditional mesh nets and an 11.5-inch woman holding a glazed pottery-style bowl. Each piece is hand-molded over a wire armature and finished with a dark, moody pigment and a protective lacquer that was characteristic of folk art exports in the 1960s and 70s. Their expressive faces and detailed, stiffened paper clothing provide a striking narrative of traditional Mexican village life. Sold as a pair, these figures make a substantial statement for any collector of Latin American art or vintage global decor.

Specs
• Year Made: 1970s
• Materials: Paper Mache, Pigments, Textile Mesh, Glazed Composite, Wood Bases.
• Dimensions: Fisherman (16.5" x 4"), Woman (11.5" x 5")

Condition
Both figures show a vintage patina with foxing and surface staining on the lighter paper sections. The woman’s bowl has a visible chip on the rim, and the fisherman’s netting is brittle with some light fraying. There are small tears in the paper mache on the Fisherman's hat and shirt (pictured), consistent with the piece's age,