Ceramic figurine set of a gold prospector with donkey, cactus and campfire

This decorative ceramic figurine set depicts a Western gold prospector panning for gold alongside his pack donkey and a saguaro cactus. Created likely in the 1960s to 1970s, these pieces represent the romanticized imagery of the American Old West gold rush era. Such Western-themed figurines became popular decorative items during the mid-20th century when Western television shows and movies drove interest in frontier Americana. These figurines appeal to collectors of Western memorabilia, Americana, and vintage decorative ceramics who appreciate their nostalgic portrayal of frontier life and gold rush history.