Mexican Folk Art Bobble Head Armadillo Alebrijes autumn leaves The leather sheath also shows

The leather sheath also shows age

and knowledge

The paper shows its age (though appears to be in very good condition

approximately 3" across at lip

with the black painted outlines around the carved eyes and large triangular nose

Mexican Folk Art Bobble Head Armadillo Alebrijes autumn leaves The leather sheath also showsI think this little Oaxacan armadillo alebrijes is pretty charming, with a bobble head that really bobbles! Carved of wood and painted the perfect orange with white nd black spots, gray head, big eyes, and wonderful pink paper ears! It's got some years on it but remains in excellent condition and is structurally super sound. A sweet little thing for the desk or shelf, to set bobbling now and then! 3 3 4" long x 1 7 8" tall x 1 1 4" wide. There's a