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Lot # K394

Pair of Hand-Painted Mexican Folk Art Gourd Fruit & Veg Garlands, 41" View Watchlist >

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Pair of Hand-Painted Mexican Folk Art Gourd Fruit & Veg Garlands, 41"

This pair of hand-painted folk art garlands features dozens of brightly colored gourd fruits and vegetables, each individually shaped and decorated, and strung on string with braided rope loops. The vivid floral panels and lacquer-style painting strongly suggest a mid-20th-century Mexican folk art origin, likely from regions such as Guerrero or Michoacán, both known for decorated gourds and colorful export-market craft. One garland includes approximately 20 fruits/vegetables and the other about 27, creating an abundant, sculptural display.

These lively strands bring warmth and handcrafted charm to kitchens, garden rooms, or eclectic interiors. Their size, craftsmanship, and traditional motifs make them appealing to collectors of vintage Mexican folk art and decorative hanging pieces.


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Overall length: 41 inches
Counts: 20 fruits/vegetables and 27 fruits/vegetables
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