Lupita w/ Pinata
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Lupita w/ Pinata
$69.95
Item Number: NAJ124
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Born in the 1800s, Lupita dolls were originally made of paper mache as a substitute for more expensive porcelain dolls, and are a traditional Mexican handicraft still created today by a handful of artists.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 Hennon, M.; Vernon, CA on July 20, 2020 |
I ordered a Lupita doll that had a significant meaning to me. I requested for packaging be marked fragile. I was assured if doll arrived damaged La Fuente, would just require a picture of damaged doll and they would ship another one. Well, no need it was packaged so carefully and arrived in PERFECT condition. This doll was even more beautiful than the picture. THANK YOU!!! Love my doll