Mexican Folk Art Bobble Head Armadillo Alebrijes mug which were made in Germany

which were made in Germany

with tiny white speckling to the blue enamel that seems original/indigenous to the piece

with head stretched gracefully forward

short side 2 1/2"

and I have now found a few examples of others similar--all quite extraordinary (and quite precious

Mexican Folk Art Bobble Head Armadillo Alebrijes mug which were made in GermanyI 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