Devil Papel Mache Small

These beautiful and unique pieces are made of papier-mâché. There are two different methods of making them, one is to use strips of paper glued together with adhesive and the other uses paper pulp made by soaking or boiling paper to which glue is then added.These pieces came from San Miguel De Allende and are made by Lupita and Pedro who are husband and wife and it has become a family tradition for a long time.   This "Diablito" is used in Mexican culture as a funny figure that represents the Devil wanting to take the souls of the dead, playing pranks on them and trying to deceive them. Measurements18" tall