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Beautiful hand-painted Mexican folk art cat sculpture, purchased in Mexico and new/never used. This substantial decorative piece measures approximately 9 inches tall by 6 inches wide, making it much larger and more visually striking than a small figurine.
The sculpture appears to be made from terracotta or a similar fired clay material, with a hollow construction visible from the underside. Because there is no material marking shown, terracotta/clay is based on the appearance and construction of the piece rather than a confirmed manufacturer specification.
The seated cat is covered with an elaborate hand-painted design featuring a vivid turquoise and black base accented with bright pink, yellow, orange, green, blue, silver, and white. The artwork includes intricate circular dot patterns, expressive eyes, striped paws, colorful flowers, foliage, and decorative bird motifs along the body. Nearly every surface is decorated, giving the sculpture an attractive appearance from multiple viewing angles.
Because this piece is hand painted, small variations in brushwork, texture, paint coverage, and surface finish are part of its handcrafted character and help make the piece unique.
Item Details:
* Mexican folk art decorative cat sculpture/statue
* Purchased in Mexico
* New / never used
* Hand painted
* Material appears to be terracotta/fired clay
* Turquoise, black, pink, yellow, green, orange, blue, silver and white
* Floral, bird and geometric folk-art motifs
* Seated cat design
* Approx. 9” tall
* Approx. 6” wide
* Hollow construction
* Decorative collectible / home décor piece
Condition:
New and never used. This item was obtained in Mexico and has been stored since purchase. As a handcrafted and hand-painted piece, minor natural variations, surface irregularities, paint variations, or small marks may be present from the original crafting and painting process. Please review all photos closely, as they are part of the description and show the exact item you will receive.
This colorful Mexican cat sculpture would make an excellent addition to a Mexican folk art collection, Southwestern décor, colorful eclectic interior, cat collection, Day of the Dead-inspired display, office, shelf, mantel, entryway, or tabletop display. It would also make a distinctive gift for a cat lover or collector of handmade Mexican art.
