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For sale is a fantastic matching pair of vintage mid-century decoupage wooden plaques handmade and signed/dated "Sp '75" on the side edges. These decorative pieces feature the historic 1837 Caribbean illustrations of renowned Jamaican artist Isaac Mendes Belisario, originally published in his landmark portfolio "Sketches of Character."
**Featured Prints:**
1. "Koo-Koo or Actor-Boy" — Depicts the vibrant, elaborate costume of a traditional holiday Jonkonnu masquerader in Kingston.
2. "Queen or 'Maam' of the Set-Girls" — Showcases the competitive and stylized holiday parade fashion of the Afro-Jamaican Set-Girls.
**Condition & Details:**
* Crafted in 1975 during a historic revival of Belisario's cultural illustrations.
* Both pieces are styled with thick, dark-varnished rustic wood borders.
* Ready to hang with a fantastic retro folk-art aesthetic.
* Compact, transportable size perfect for safe shipping. Approximately 8”X6”
* Please see photos for exact condition details. Excellent additions to any Black history, Caribbean folk art, or unique vintage collection!
