Product Overview
This is a vintage handmade travel souvenir. Figure is made of seashells with hand-painted wooden face and depicts a mother with baby head poking out, with the mother carrying a bowl of fruit on her head. Mounted on a wood slab base.
This figure was found in the estate of a prominent African American educator who was compiling Black Americana and Black Memorabilia items for a museum prior to her death. Novelty souvenirs such as this one were not always made in the region that they were sold, where this one was made is unknown.
Souvenir Origin: Unknown .
Materials: Assorted various natural materials, beads, fabric.
Maker: Unknown
Signed: No
Size: About 6 inches tall.
Condition: Excellent condition with no damage, shows minimal surface wear as pictured. Refer to the photos for a better idea of the condition, you will receive the exact souvenir that is pictured.
Other: -
This figure was found in the estate of a prominent African American educator who was compiling Black Americana and Black Memorabilia items for a museum prior to her death. Novelty souvenirs such as this one were not always made in the region that they were sold, where this one was made is unknown.
Souvenir Origin: Unknown .
Materials: Assorted various natural materials, beads, fabric.
Maker: Unknown
Signed: No
Size: About 6 inches tall.
Condition: Excellent condition with no damage, shows minimal surface wear as pictured. Refer to the photos for a better idea of the condition, you will receive the exact souvenir that is pictured.
Other: -
