Neapolitan Crche Figure of a Contadina, Italy, mid-19th century, terra-cotta shoulder head and hands, brown inset eyes, hair pulled to

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Neapolitan Crche Figure of a Contadina, Italy, mid-19th century, terra-cotta shoulder head and hands, brown inset eyes, hair pulled to bun in back (some repaint, broken fingers),body of hemp or tow over wire armature, large carved wooden lower legs, blue shoes, colorful original liturgical vellum-lined costume with rows of metallic braid trim, ht. 12 in.
Estimate $200-300

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