VTG Seashell Shell Doll Figurine Mid Century Handmade Long Beach California For Sale

VTG Seashell Shell Doll Figurine Mid Century Long Beach California Souvenir
4 inches tall x 2 1/4 inches wide x 3 inches long
Seashell folk art lady figurine from Long Beach shell art piece. Shell dolls were sold as mementos at seaside resorts during the mid-century. The main body is made from a scallop shell painted in warm yellow and browns and the base is an unpainted, gray-toned shell. The head is a smooth rounded shell with hand-painted wide, circular eyes and a small mouth. A colorful scallop shell serves as an oversized hat, featuring a vibrant rainbow gradient of yellow, orange, and blue. The arms and legs are made of chenille pipe cleaners, and the doll holds a walking stick.
Shell doll weighs 1.1 oz before shipping materials