Vintage Brutalist Welded Brass Figurine of a Peon and Burro

This handcrafted sculpture depicts a stylized male figure, likely a Mexican 'peon' or peasant, leading a laden burro (donkey). The piece is executed in a mid-20th-century Brutalist style, characterized by its jagged edges, visible weld marks, and rough-hewn industrial aesthetic. The figurine is constructed from welded brass and possibly scrap metal components, featuring a golden-toned metallic finish with significant areas of verdigris and oxidation. The human figure is wearing a traditional wide-brimmed sombrero and is connected to the animal via a thin wire lead. The burro is depicted carrying a heavy pack, which includes small red and white decorative accents that appear to be enamel or paint, likely representing blankets or cargo. Both figures are mounted on a rectangular, flat metal base that shows signs of hand-hammering. The craftsmanship is intentionally primitive, reflecting a folk-art influence common in mid-century souvenir metalwork from Mexico. In terms of condition, the piece shows a heavy aged patina consistent with its likely 1960s-1970s origin, with some surface grime, tarnishing, and minor structural bending to the wire lead. No visible maker's marks are discernible in the image, which is common for these artisan-produced studio pieces.