Wedding Portrait: c. 1950s Mexican Folk Art Fotoescultura modern design objects reaching the height of popularity

reaching the height of popularity around the turn of the century I believe

but it's one I'd be inclined to have an ongoing conversation with

6 1/2" l x 5" t x 2 1/4" w

When I spotted this

I believe the scoop itself was made for grain

Wedding Portrait: c. 1950s Mexican Folk Art Fotoescultura modern design objects reaching the height of popularityI've seen a few "fotoescultura" pieces in collections, and auctions, but I've never found one myself and must say that this one featuring a couple on their wedding day is about my favorite I've seen. From the website of the Met Museum: "Fotoescultura is a Mexican folk art form that flourished from the late 1920s through the early 1980s. Often commissioned by traveling salesmen to honor individuals, commemorate important events, or memorialize the