This is a beautiful vintage Mexican folk art paper mache figurine. This type of art form, known as cartonerĂa, is made with paper and paste. The tradition is believed to have originated in Mexico City in the 1930s with artisan Pedro Linares. The figurines are characterized by their handcrafted and painted details, often depicting people in traditional attire. She stands 12 inches tall, 4 1/2 inches wide.