Description: The Ceramics of Tonalá: Legacy of a Thousand Years This art pieces is in Excllent condition, no damage to duck. It is a classic item made in Tonala Mexico which is hand made of clay and hand painted and hand burnished according to the tradition in Mexico. I bought this about 30 plus years ago when I was in Tonala, on vacation and has been in storage that why it is in great condition. 18 inches long about 12 inches in height It is signed "Mexico Tonala" The ceramic production in Tonalá, known as the authentic mestizo ceramic is symbolic of Mexico’s identity. Made of burnished clay or scented clay, these artistic objects are created for ordinary and decorative use. The tradition comes from the Tonalteca group, which used clay to produce polished forms. The first designs of these ceramics were inspired by forms found in nature such as vegetables and roots.The bright hues used for burnishing the objects originated from the powdered colorful and scented clay found in Mexican soil. During colonial times, the production of pottery incorporated decoration techniques brought by the Augustinian missionaries in the 17th century. The missionaries introduced lacquer that began to be used along with the original burnishing method. Tonalá ceramics became an important part of the decoration of wealthy houses in Spain, for their fragrance, color and design. They were considered luxury objects brought from the Americas.
Price: 250 USD
Location: Long Beach, California
End Time: 2025-01-24T23:35:21.000Z
Shipping Cost: 40 USD
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