Vintage Mexican Maria Lele Rag Doll With Baby and Braided Hair Folk Art 70s

They have such happy faces! Colors are bright with no fading, see pics. No rips, tears stains or mold, see pics. Handcrafted colorful cloth dress and braided black hair on Mom and her baby, see pics. Approx 11" tall. Maria dolls are a protective element for children as they scar evil spirits away. Made and marketed by the Indigenous Mazahua group as an alternative to a more traditional and economical toy back when they competed with the arrival of the European porcelain dolls. The Lele doll was born in the magical town of Amealco, located in the state of Querétaro in Mexico. The Forests there are among the most beautiful in the world. She's been in the closet, forgotten since 2000.