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This is a fascinating vintage handmade terracotta figurine featuring a primitive human face looking upward. Characterized by its rustic charm, it evokes the style of Native American pueblo pottery or traditional Mexican indigenous folk art. The piece is crafted from a light-colored clay and hand-painted with bold, reddish-brown geometric lines. There is a vertical slit on the upper back, suggesting it was crafted as a traditional "smash bank" with no opening at the bottom. A wonderfully unique outsider art piece that adds a striking tribal presence to any space.
Size and Weight
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Size: Approx. 3.5"D x 3.5"W x 4"H (8.9 cm x 8.9 cm x 10.2 cm)
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Weight: Approx. 6 oz (170 g)
Material Terracotta / Pottery Clay, Hand-painted
Condition This item is in vintage rustic condition, showing overall surface wear, light dirt, and minor tiny chips consistent with age. When shaken, a small loose piece of clay rattles inside the hollow body, which is a common occurrence from the pottery-making process and not a defect. There are no major structural cracks. Please examine all provided images carefully to satisfy yourself as to the condition.
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