Mexican Mermaid Figurine – Handcrafted Folk Art Brown Lion Bazaar.jpeg
Mexican Mermaid Figurine – Handcrafted Folk Art Brown Lion Bazaar.jpeg
Mexican Mermaid Figurine – Handcrafted Folk Art Brown Lion Bazaar.jpeg
Mexican Mermaid Figurine – Handcrafted Folk Art Brown Lion Bazaar.jpeg
Mexican Mermaid Figurine – Handcrafted Folk Art Brown Lion Bazaar.jpeg
Mexican Mermaid Figurine – Handcrafted Folk Art Brown Lion Bazaar.jpeg

Mexican Mermaid Figurine – Handcrafted Folk Art

£15.00

Although a modern piece, this Mexican mermaid figurine is a charming example of folk art, handcrafted from coconut shell and clay. Rich in texture and character, it combines natural materials with an imaginative, human touch, resulting in a piece that feels both playful and deeply rooted in craft tradition.

The mermaid’s form carries an appealing naivety, with subtle surface variations and hand-shaped details that make each piece inherently individual. Earthy tones and organic materials give it warmth and presence, allowing it to sit comfortably within both contemporary and collected interiors.

Material: The body is made from a carved and painted coconut shell, with other parts often molded from clay.

Style: It features a colorful, whimsical design, characteristic of traditional Mexican artesanía (crafts). The style can be associated with "sirens" (La Sirena) in Mexican folklore.

Use: These are primarily decorative items, often used as wall hangings or Christmas ornaments. 

Size: 14 cm length, 7 cm width, 17 cm height.

Although a modern piece, this Mexican mermaid figurine is a charming example of folk art, handcrafted from coconut shell and clay. Rich in texture and character, it combines natural materials with an imaginative, human touch, resulting in a piece that feels both playful and deeply rooted in craft tradition.

The mermaid’s form carries an appealing naivety, with subtle surface variations and hand-shaped details that make each piece inherently individual. Earthy tones and organic materials give it warmth and presence, allowing it to sit comfortably within both contemporary and collected interiors.

Material: The body is made from a carved and painted coconut shell, with other parts often molded from clay.

Style: It features a colorful, whimsical design, characteristic of traditional Mexican artesanía (crafts). The style can be associated with "sirens" (La Sirena) in Mexican folklore.

Use: These are primarily decorative items, often used as wall hangings or Christmas ornaments. 

Size: 14 cm length, 7 cm width, 17 cm height.

Mermaids feature widely in Mexican folk art and coastal storytelling, where they often symbolise the meeting of land and sea, the natural and the mythical. Objects like this are typically made by hand using locally available materials, valuing expression and storytelling over precision or uniformity.

The use of coconut shell introduces a tactile, natural element, while clay allows for expressive shaping and surface detail. Together, they reflect a resourceful, tradition-led approach to making, where everyday materials are transformed into objects of imagination.

Today, this figurine works beautifully as a decorative object—ideal for a shelf, mantel, or cabinet of curiosities. It brings a sense of narrative and lightness to a space, appealing to those drawn to folk art, handmade forms, and objects that carry quiet personality.