Collection of 5 Manit Hechiceros Dolls Ceramic Valencia Spain 1980s Satirical Caricature Spanish Folk Art Sculpture

This assembly consists of five vintage, hand-crafted satirical ceramic figures from the Hechiceros (Sorcerers) collection, produced by the Spanish artisan cooperative Manit S. Coop. V. in Valencia. These rare collectible items present stylized, grotesque character modeling, serving as a notable documentation of late-20th-century Spanish satirical craftsmanship.

The Manit S. Coop. V. cooperative, active in Valencia, Spain, during the late 20th century, focused on the production of expressive character puppets and figurines. Their stylistic approach draws heavy inspiration from Valencian satirical caricature, most notably associated with the local Fallas festival traditions. Each doll in this collection depicts a distinct character with customized textile attire, hand-painted features, and individual facial molding, highlighting the cooperative's specialized artisanal work.

Details:
- Period: 1980s
- Technique / Style: Hand-painted ceramic elements, interior wire armature, custom fabric dress.
- Size: Single doll measures approximately 30 cm (11.8 inches) in height, 15 cm (5.9 inches) in width, and 8 cm (3.1 inches) in depth.
- Material: Terracotta, textile, wire, feathers.
- Condition: Well-preserved vintage state. Two dolls show minor, superficial glaze chips on their extremities (hands/feet), which are detailed in the photographic record. Three dolls retain their original paper brochures and cooperative tags.

These highly stylized and expressive figures hold significant value for researchers and collectors of Spanish folk art, regional caricature work, and rare 1980s cooperative crafts.