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Framed Real Feather Bird of Paradise Art in Carved Wooden Frame

1940s–1960s · Mexico or South America (likely Mexican tourist art)

Estimated value: $25–$75

Featherwork souvenirs like this flourished between the 1930s and 1960s as Mexico and South America became popular tourist destinations for North American and European travelers seeking exotic, handmade take-home mementos. Local artisans capitalized on demand by combining traditional feathercraft techniques with tropical bird imagery—particularly the exotic Bird of Paradise—creating lightweight, colorful pieces that were affordable, portable, and deeply evocative of the destination experience.

Value is most affected by condition of the feathers (fading, loss, or damage significantly reduces worth), the quality and intricacy of the carving, and overall preservation of the painted background and glass.

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