Mexican Folk Art Hare with Birds Candleholder painting of boy claws and faces have been

claws and faces have been darkened with ink

with a forged metal blade held to the wooden body with two tangs

With their great tall hats and white buttons all down their fronts

Spilling forth  are what appear to be vines to the right

their faces veiled (I assume these women are nuns)

Mexican Folk Art Hare with Birds Candleholder painting of boy claws and faces have beenI'm always on the hunt for vintage Mexican folk art animals of any sort, and all the better if they are candleholders, too! I really love this hare with its tall ears, painted whiskers and smiling red mouth, plus this pair of sweet little yellow birds riding on its back. The red and green color scheme of its base and blanket make it perfect for the holiday table though I'd keep it there year round! 6" t x 6 1 2" l x 2 3 4" w. Great vintage condition,