Lot # 28 - (3) Chamula Mexican & Warrior Folk Art Dolls

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 17-Jun-2026 7:00:00 PM
End Date/Time: 24-Jun-2026 7:27:00 PM
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Description :

This is a handmade Zapatista wool doll on horseback, a traditional Mexican folk art piece representing a warrior.

The doll is constructed from natural materials and features a black hooded cloak and a red striped accent.These felt figures are sourced from Chiapas, Mexico 6“ x 6.5“


(2) Chamula Mexican Folk Art Dolls

The selected item is a vintage Mexican folk art doll, handcrafted by indigenous Tzotzil Maya artisans from the highlands of Chiapas, Mexico, specifically around San Juan Chamula and San Cristóbal de las Casas. [1, 2]Key Characteristics & CultureDesign: The doll traditionally represents a Chamula mother wearing iconic regional attire, crafted out of hand-spun sheep's wool, felt, and vibrant cotton yarn threads. [1, 2]Feature: She typically has a bright, colorful crown or poms of yarn on her head, thick black hair, and is carrying a wrapped baby doll tied securely onto her chest or back. [1, 2]Historical Context: While these dolls represent traditional indigenous dress, similar textile doll-making techniques in the Chiapas region later inspired the iconic "Zapatista dolls" created after the 1994 Zapatista uprising. [1]

Each measures approximately 3”x10”


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