Lupita w/ Fruit Basket
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Lupita w/ Fruit Basket
$69.95
Item Number: NAJ103
Description
Born in the 1800s, Lupita dolls were originally made of paper mache as a substitute for more expensive porcelain dolls, and are a traditional Mexican handicraft still created today by a handful of artists.
The name Lupita is derived from the diminutive of the popular girls' name Guadalupe. Presumably the name was assigned for its ubiquity, as the dolls were toys for the poor and used by children to imitate the chores of the time. Yet every LupitaMore… |
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Materials
Kiln-fired ceramic pottery decorated with acrylic paint.
Helpful Information
Due to the handmade nature of this item, dress colors and hair styles may vary.
Customer Reviews
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| by Ruth D.; Bakersfield, CA on July 27, 2020 |
Great service! Made the order and it got there in time for a birthday!!!! First time user, will do again!!!
| by Phyllis M.; Delmar, NY on February 3, 2019 |
I was so very happy with my purchase. The packaging was the best. All my items arrived in perfect condition.
| by Jasmin M.; Milpitas, CA on December 13, 2018 |
I love my Lupita figurine! She adorns my kitchen holding her basket of fruit. I bought her because she had something in her basket that I love. Thank you la fuente, I’m never disappointed!