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Lot # C467

Mexican Flying Pig Steel Garden Sculpture Folk Art Yard Decor View Watchlist >

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Lot # C467
System ID # 27125266

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Mexican Flying Pig Steel Garden Sculpture Folk Art Yard Decor

Whimsical Mexican folk art flying pig sculpture handcrafted from formed steel panels with a copper-tone painted finish. The playful design features expressive protruding eyes, a curled snout, small ears, and four stylized hooves. Two large upward-sweeping metal wings with etched feather details give the piece movement and personality, creating a fun decorative statement.

An interior metal tag stamped “MEXICO” indicates the sculpture was produced for export by a Mexican artisan workshop. Pieces like this are commonly made from welded and hammered steel, often using recycled materials, giving each sculpture a distinctive handmade character. Its bold size and humorous “when pigs fly” theme make it ideal for garden, patio, or indoor folk art display.

A charming and eye-catching piece of traditional Mexican metal yard art.


Condition
Good condition with signs of outdoor display. Paint splatter, dents, and surface wear are present consistent with age and handmade steel construction. Some seams show slight separation and there is general wear to the finish. Please review photos carefully for details.


Dimensions
16.5 x 14 x 10 inches

Soup can shown in photos for scale.

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