Handmade Clay Dough Hanging Figurine of a Boy and Girl

This is a handmade wall-hanging or ornament figurine crafted from what appears to be salt dough or polymer clay, subsequently painted and varnished. The piece depicts two children, a boy and a girl, in folk-style attire. The boy wears a wide-brimmed brown hat with a grey feather, a brown jacket over a tan shirt, and grey trousers. The girl features blonde braided hair under a matching hat, wearing a cream sweater with a grey skirt accented by a tan ruffled hem. Both figures are standing on a textured tan base decorated with small white rosettes. The piece has a distinct glossy finish, likely from a clear lacquer or varnish coating. Notable features include hand-painted facial details with small red cheek dots and simple line-work for the eyes and mouth. The construction shows signs of hand-molding, such as the textured 'knit' pattern on the sweaters and the incised lines on the base and hats. Two small wire loops are embedded into the tops of the hats for hanging. The item shows some signs of age, including minor yellowing of the varnish and small areas of paint wear, specifically on the boy's cane and the edges of the base. This style of folk craft was particularly popular in the 1980s and early 1990s as home decor. No visible maker's marks or signatures are present, suggesting it is a high-quality artisan-crafted piece or a well-executed hobbyist project.