Mexican Folk Art Bobble Head Armadillo Alebrijes mug with tiny white speckling to

with tiny white speckling to the blue enamel that seems original/indigenous to the piece

which were made in Germany

and the 4 little clay weights that are strung on the wires wiggle down from top to bottom in the most capitivating way

I believe it likely dates to the mid-19th century or so

Zanesville I believe

Mexican Folk Art Bobble Head Armadillo Alebrijes mug with tiny white speckling toI think this little Oaxacan armadillo alebrijes is pretty charming, with a bobble head that really bobbles! Carved of wood and painted the perfect orange with white nd black spots, gray head, big eyes, and wonderful pink paper ears! It's got some years on it but remains in excellent condition and is structurally super sound. A sweet little thing for the desk or shelf, to set bobbling now and then! 3 3 4" long x 1 7 8" tall x 1 1 4" wide. There's a