{"product_id":"circa-1920s-antique-seashell-lady-folk-art-figurine","title":"Circa 1920s Antique Seashell Lady Folk Art Figurine","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eTHE OBJECT\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA wonderfully unusual circa 1920s folk-art souvenir lady, handmade almost entirely from natural seashells.\u003c\/strong\u003e Her expressive face is delicately painted directly onto shell, framed by an enormous scallop-shell bonnet, while additional shells form her dress, pedestal base, embellishments, and tiny accessories. A faded ribbon bow and wonderfully timeworn chenille arms complete her peculiar little personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e🌊 \u003cstrong\u003eFOLK ART FROM ANOTHER SHORE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eShellwork souvenirs were created as keepsakes of seaside travels, transforming treasures gathered from the ocean into whimsical figures and decorative objects. More than a century later, this little lady has survived with all the charming irregularities of something made by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePart antique souvenir, part maritime folk art, she is exactly the sort of curious object that feels as though it has carried a little piece of the sea with it through time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e🐚 \u003cstrong\u003eA CURIOUS RELIC OF THE SEA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBeautiful displayed among antique curiosities, shells, maritime objects, old apothecary glass, or within a sea witch or siren-inspired sacred space. Within \u003cem\u003eWhispers of the Deep\u003c\/em\u003e, she feels almost like a strange little figure recovered from another shore—still wearing the shells of wherever she came from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong\u003eAPPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHeight: 5\"\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 2 1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e🖤 \u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWonderful antique condition with significant age-related character throughout. There is visible discoloration and surface wear to the shells, fading and fraying to the ribbon, aging and wear to the chenille arms, and small irregularities consistent with the handmade construction and considerable age of the piece. Her painted facial details also show age and wear. Please review all photographs closely, as her timeworn condition is an important part of her character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e✨ Please note: Listing is for the antique seashell lady figurine only. Books, bottles, pearls, crystals, shells, flowers, jewelry, and other display items shown are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Green Goblet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53481485795695,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/9030\/2319\/files\/20260912_161136.jpg?v=1789533823","url":"https:\/\/thegreengoblet.com\/products\/circa-1920s-antique-seashell-lady-folk-art-figurine","provider":"The Green Goblet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}