US President-elect Donald Trump has once again become the centrepiece of clay figurines in a distinctive pose, crafted by Spanish artisans following a traditional practice from Catalonia region in northeastern Spain.
These "caganer" (pooper) statuettes were initially created as amusing shepherd figures concealed within nativity displays for visitors to discover, but have since evolved to include prominent public figures and celebrities who have made significant news throughout the year, Reuters reported.
According to Sergi Alos, who heads the online retailer Caganer.com, the sales pattern of American presidential candidates' figurines mirrored the actual election results.
"Trump has been massive, overwhelming, just like in the elections," he said.
The Trump figurines demonstrated strong popularity in 2016 during his first presidential victory, and again in 2020 when he was defeated.
This year's collection includes figures of French President Emmanuel Macron, who is currently navigating through governmental challenges, alongside far-right politician Marine Le Pen, who contributed to the political tension. The collection also features Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Russia's Vladimir Putin, Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, and Argentina's Javier Milei.
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