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Mexican Folk Art (Mexican Popular Arts, Artes Populares)

 

Mexican vintage folk art, a laquer-ware painted bowl, created from a gourd, from Chiapa de Curso, Chiapas, c. 1930. Main photo. Mexican vintage folk art, a laquer-ware painted bowl, created from a gourd, from Chiapa de Curso, Chiapas, c. 1930. Photo of the side of the gourd. Mexican vintage folk art, a laquer-ware painted bowl, created from a gourd, from Chiapa de Curso, Chiapas, c. 1930. Closeup photo showing some of the floral decorations. Mexican vintage folk art, a laquer-ware painted bowl, created from a gourd, from Chiapa de Curso, Chiapas, c. 1930. Closeup photo of the center flower on the base of the gourd. Mexican vintage folk art, a laquer-ware painted bowl, created from a gourd, from Chiapa de Curso, Chiapas, c. 1930. Photo showing the inside of the goard. Mexican vintage folk art, a laquer-ware painted bowl, created from a gourd, from Chiapa de Curso, Chiapas, c. 1930. Another photo showing the side of the bowl.
BB-5: Mexican vintage folk art, a laquer-ware painted bowl, created from a gourd, from Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas, c. 1930. The gourd is beautifully laquered with a lovely green undercoat, and then is decorated with hand-painted flowers in bright pink hues. This is a great piece of vintage Mexican folk art! These bowls were used in festivals and dances in the villages of Chiapas. They were worn on top of the dancers' heads, filled with fruit and flowers, and small flags made of crepe paper (papel picado). Condition is excellent. Size: 11 3/4 inches diameter at the mouth of the bowl by 3 inches high (top to bottom). Price: $875.

 

Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a wooden box beautifully carved with Mayan faces and designs, c. 1930-40. The top of the box bears a silver plaque with wonderful Mayan symbols or faces. Main photo. Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a wooden box beautifully carved with Mayan faces and designs, c. 1930-40. The top of the box bears a silver plaque with wonderful Mayan symbols or faces. Closeup of Mayan face on front of the box. Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a wooden box beautifully carved with Mayan faces and designs, c. 1930-40. The top of the box bears a silver plaque with wonderful Mayan symbols or faces. Silver plaque and top of the box. Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a wooden box beautifully carved with Mayan faces and designs, c. 1930-40. The top of the box bears a silver plaque with wonderful Mayan symbols or faces. Photo showing one side of the box. Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a wooden box beautifully carved with Mayan faces and designs, c. 1930-40. The top of the box bears a silver plaque with wonderful Mayan symbols or faces. Another view of the box. Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a wooden box beautifully carved with Mayan faces and designs, c. 1930-40. The top of the box bears a silver plaque with wonderful Mayan symbols or faces. Closeup of the top of the box.
Z-1: Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a wooden box beautifully carved with Mayan faces and designs, c. 1930-40. The top of the box bears a silver plaque with wonderful Mayan symbols or faces. This is a true work of Mexican fine/folk art! The quality of the carving is incredible. The back of the box is decorated with "chip" carving. Condition is excellent/mint. Size: 6 inches long by 4 inches wide by 3 1/4 inches high. Price: $145.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a holy water bottle depicting Our Lady of Guadalupe, Tlaquepaque, c. 1930-40. The bottle bears the early stamp of the Arias store in Tlaquepaque. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a holy water bottle depicting Our Lady of Guadalupe, Tlaquepaque, c. 1930-40. The bottle bears the early stamp of the Arias store in Tlaquepaque. Photo showing one side of bottle. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a holy water bottle depicting Our Lady of Guadalupe, Tlaquepaque, c. 1930-40. The bottle bears the early stamp of the Arias store in Tlaquepaque. Photo of the angel at the base. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a holy water bottle depicting Our Lady of Guadalupe, Tlaquepaque, c. 1930-40. The bottle bears the early stamp of the Arias store in Tlaquepaque. Photo of the Virgin's face. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a holy water bottle depicting Our Lady of Guadalupe, Tlaquepaque, c. 1930-40. The bottle bears the early stamp of the Arias store in Tlaquepaque. Photo of the back of the bottle. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a holy water bottle depicting Our Lady of Guadalupe, Tlaquepaque, c. 1930-40. The bottle bears the early stamp of the Arias store in Tlaquepaque. Photo showing the Arias stamp on the bottom. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a holy water bottle depicting Our Lady of Guadalupe, Tlaquepaque, c. 1930-40. The bottle bears the early stamp of the Arias store in Tlaquepaque. Closeup of the Virgin's hands.
Z-2: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a holy water bottle depicting Our Lady of Guadalupe, Tlaquepaque, c. 1930-40. The bottle bears the early stamp of the Arias store in Tlaquepaque. The figure of Our Lady of Guadalupe is beautifully formed and painted. Condition is excellent. Size: 7 1/2 inches high including the stopper by 2 inches wide by 2 inches deep (front to back). Price: $300.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a Tree of Life with wonderful owls, from Izucar de Matamoros, c. 1960-70's. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a Tree of Life with wonderful owls, from Izucar de Matamoros, c. 1960-70's. Closeup photo of the front. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a Tree of Life with wonderful owls, from Izucar de Matamoros, c. 1960-70's. Closeup of the owl near the base. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a Tree of Life with wonderful owls, from Izucar de Matamoros, c. 1960-70's. Another photo of the owl near the base. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a Tree of Life with wonderful owls, from Izucar de Matamoros, c. 1960-70's. Photo of the back side. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a Tree of Life with wonderful owls, from Izucar de Matamoros, c. 1960-70's. Another photo of the front side.
Z-5: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a Tree of Life with wonderful owls, from Izucar de Matamoros, c. 1960-70's. The piece is attributed to Heriberto Castillo, father of the late, famous artist Alfonso Castillo. Condition is excellent. Size: 11 1/2 inches high by 8 1/2 inches wide by 4 inches diameter across the base. Price: $300.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a beautiful "tree of life" candleabra with birds and a wonderful tucan, c. 1960's. Main photo showing the entire front of the tree of life with birds and a tucan. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a beautiful "tree of life" candleabra with birds and a wonderful tucan, c. 1960's. Closeup photo of the bowl at the center of the tree of life. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a beautiful "tree of life" candleabra with birds and a wonderful tucan, c. 1960's. Closeup photo showing the tucan with a wonderful orange beak. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a beautiful "tree of life" candleabra with birds and a wonderful tucan, c. 1960's. Closeup photo of one of the three candleholders. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a beautiful "tree of life" candleabra with birds and a wonderful tucan, c. 1960's. Another closeup photo of the decorations on the tree of life. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a beautiful "tree of life" candleabra with birds and a wonderful tucan, c. 1960's. Photo of the back side of the tree of life. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a beautiful "tree of life" candleabra with birds and a wonderful tucan, c. 1960's. Photo showing the bottom of the tree of life.
Y-12: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a beautiful "tree of life" candlelabra with birds and a wonderful tucan, c. 1960's.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery tree-of-life from Acatlan, Puebla, c. 1970. Beautifully hand-painted with very vibrant colors. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery tree-of-life from Acatlan, Puebla, c. 1970. Beautifully hand-painted with very vibrant colors. A closeup of the center of the tree-of-life. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery tree-of-life from Acatlan, Puebla, c. 1970. Beautifully hand-painted with very vibrant colors. A photo of the back of the tree-of-life.
W-14: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery tree-of-life from Acatlan, Puebla, attributed to Aurelio Flores, c. 1970. Beautifully hand-painted with very vibrant colors. The tree-of-life features a wonderful woman in the center, surrounded by children, birds, and colorful decorations. This is a beautiful example of this type of pottery and Mexican folk art. Condition is excellent. Size: 14 1/2 inches high by 16 1/2 inches wide by c. 4 inches deep (front to back) at the base. Price: $325.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a stunning pottery bird from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a stunning pottery bird from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. A closeup photo of the swooping Talquepaque bird. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a stunning pottery bird from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Another closeup photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a stunning pottery bird from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Photo of the bottom of the pottery bird. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a stunning pottery bird from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Another photo of the bottom. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a stunning pottery bird from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. A photo showing the back of the bird.
W-11: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a stunning pottery bird from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. The bird is beautifully painted, and appears to be swooping down. This is a great piece of vintage Mexican pottery! Condition is excellent. Size: 6 1/2 inches tall by 5 inches long (front to back) by 3 inches wide (side to side).
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage tin-art (tinwork-art) and Mexican vintage devotional and folk art, a tin-art Virgin with Child, c. 1960. The stamping on the tinwork is wonderful, and the faces of the Virgin and Child are ceramic and are beautifully painted. Main photo. Mexican vintage tin-art (tinwork-art) and Mexican vintage devotional and folk art, a tin-art Virgin with Child, c. 1960. The stamping on the tinwork is wonderful, and the faces of the Virgin and Child are ceramic and are beautifully painted. Closeup photo of the Virgin and Child. Mexican vintage tin-art (tinwork-art) and Mexican vintage devotional and folk art, a tin-art Virgin with Child, c. 1960. The stamping on the tinwork is wonderful, and the faces of the Virgin and Child are ceramic and are beautifully painted. Photo of the stamping and tinwork. Mexican vintage tin-art (tinwork-art) and Mexican vintage devotional and folk art, a tin-art Virgin with Child, c. 1960. The stamping on the tinwork is wonderful, and the faces of the Virgin and Child are ceramic and are beautifully painted. Another closeup photo of the faces. Mexican vintage tin-art (tinwork-art) and Mexican vintage devotional and folk art, a tin-art Virgin with Child, c. 1960. The stamping on the tinwork is wonderful, and the faces of the Virgin and Child are ceramic and are beautifully painted. Photo of the back of the statue. Mexican vintage tin-art (tinwork-art) and Mexican vintage devotional and folk art, a tin-art Virgin with Child, c. 1960. The stamping on the tinwork is wonderful, and the faces of the Virgin and Child are ceramic and are beautifully painted. Photo of the bottom of the statue. Mexican vintage tin-art (tinwork-art) and Mexican vintage devotional and folk art, a tin-art Virgin with Child, c. 1960. The stamping on the tinwork is wonderful, and the faces of the Virgin and Child are ceramic and are beautifully painted. Another photo of the front of the Virgin and Child.
W-12: Mexican vintage tin-art (tinwork-art) and Mexican vintage devotional and folk art, a tin-art Virgin with Child, c. 1960. The stamping on the tinwork is wonderful, and the faces of the Virgin and Child are ceramic and are beautifully painted. Condition is excellent. Size: 16 inches tall by 7 inches wide at the Virgin's cape by 5 inches deep (front to back) at the base. Price: $375.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a burnished pottery fish from Tonala Jalisco, c. 1930's Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a burnished pottery fish from Tonala Jalisco, c. 1930's. Another view of pottery fish. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a burnished pottery fish from Tonala Jalisco, c. 1930's. A closeup photo of the side of the pottery fish. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a burnished pottery fish from Tonala Jalisco, c. 1930's. A photo showing the signature of the artist on the bottom of the pottery fish. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a burnished pottery fish from Tonala Jalisco, c. 1930's. Another side-view of the whole fish.
W-2: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a burnished pottery fish from Tonala Jalisco, c. 1930's. The fish is beautifully formed and very well-decorated with intricate hand-painted flowers and leaves. The front portion of the fish also bears the wonderful "starry night" pattern of decoration. This is an excellent piece of vintage Mexican pottery, and fine/folk art! Condition is excellent. Size: 14 inches long by 6 inches high (including the dorsal fin) by 4 inches wide (side to side). Price: $385.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery bottle in the form of Our Lady of Guadalupe from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery bottle in the form of Our Lady of Guadalupe from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Photo of the face of the Virgen. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery bottle in the form of Our Lady of Guadalupe from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Photo of the angel at the feet of the Virgen. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery bottle in the form of Our Lady of Guadalupe from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Photo of the back side of the bottle. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery bottle in the form of Our Lady of Guadalupe from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Photo of the top of the bottle with the clay stopper.
W-4: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery bottle in the form of Our Lady of Guadalupe from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Wonderfully formed and hand-painted, the Virgin is exquisite! These were used in Mexico as bottles for Holy Water, a very important sacramental in the Catholic faith of that time in Mexico.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage straw-art (popote art or popotillo) tray, c. 1940's.
W-5: Mexican vintage "straw-art" (popote art or popotillo) tray, c. 1940's. The popote art is very fine and very intricate. The frame is also decorated with very fine popote or straw-art, and incised geomtric patterns in the wood on the handles of the frame and and in the wood immediately around the central image. This is an art-form which pre-dates the arrival of the Spanish in Mexico. Thousands of fine pieces of straw are dyed, cut, and laid into wax which has been applied to the wooden base. This is an excellent example of this art! Condition is excellent. Size: 16 inches wide including the handles of the frame by 7 1/2 inches high by approximately 3/4 inches deep (or thick) top to bottom. Price: $185.

 

Mexican vintage wood carving, and Mexican vintage folk art, a laquered box from Olinala, Michoacan, with fantastic birds and foliage, c. 1950. Main photo. Mexican vintage wood carving, and Mexican vintage folk art, a laquered box from Olinala, Michoacan, with fantastic birds and foliage, c. 1950. Side view. Mexican vintage wood carving, and Mexican vintage folk art, a laquered box from Olinala, Michoacan, with fantastic birds and foliage, c. 1950. Top view. Mexican vintage wood carving, and Mexican vintage folk art, a laquered box from Olinala, Michoacan, with fantastic birds and foliage, c. 1950. A view of another side. Mexican vintage wood carving, and Mexican vintage folk art, a laquered box from Olinala, Michoacan, with fantastic birds and foliage, c. 1950. Another view of another side of box.
V-2: Mexican vintage wood carving, and Mexican vintage folk art, a laquered box from Olinala, Michoacan, with fantastic birds and foliage, c. 1950. The painted decorations of birds and flowers are incredible. The artist begins by hand-carving the box from wood, which is plentiful in the state of Michoacan. The box is then carefully laquered, with a black slip. After this has dried, the artist paints the decorative scenery. This method of laquer and painting has pre-hispanic origins in the region of the Tarascan natives (the Purephecha, in their own language). Condition is excellent. Size: 10 inches wide by 4 1/2 inches high by 5 3/4 inches deep (front to back of box). Price: $175.

 

Mexican vintage devotional art, and Mexican vintage folk art, a wooden nicho with a bulto (carved wooden statue) of the Santo Nino de Atocha, c. 1940. This is a beautiful piece of vintage Mexican fine/folk art! Main photo. Mexican vintage devotional art, and Mexican vintage folk art, a wooden nicho with a bulto (carved wooden statue) of the Santo Nino de Atocha, c. 1940. This is a beautiful piece of vintage Mexican fine/folk art! A cloeup photo of the Santo Nino. Mexican vintage devotional art, and Mexican vintage folk art, a wooden nicho with a bulto (carved wooden statue) of the Santo Nino de Atocha, c. 1940. This is a beautiful piece of vintage Mexican fine/folk art! Photo of the side of the nicho. Mexican vintage devotional art, and Mexican vintage folk art, a wooden nicho with a bulto (carved wooden statue) of the Santo Nino de Atocha, c. 1940. This is a beautiful piece of vintage Mexican fine/folk art! Closeup photo of the face of the Santo Nino. Mexican vintage devotional art, and Mexican vintage folk art, a wooden nicho with a bulto (carved wooden statue) of the Santo Nino de Atocha, c. 1940. This is a beautiful piece of vintage Mexican fine/folk art! Closeup photo of the base of the nicho with the title, Santo Nino de Atocha.
V-1: Mexican vintage devotional art, and Mexican vintage folk art, a wooden nicho with a bulto (carved wooden statue) of the Santo Nino de Atocha, c. 1950. This is a beautiful piece of vintage Mexican fine/folk art! The nicho is decorated with wonderful painting and with silver milagros.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a wonderful marquetry picture frame, c. 1930. Beautifully hand-crafted with inlays of different kinds of wood. Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a wonderful marquetry picture frame, c. 1930. Beautifully hand-crafted with inlays of different kinds of wood. Closeup photo. Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a wonderful marquetry picture frame, c. 1930. Beautifully hand-crafted with inlays of different kinds of wood. Photo of back side of frame.
U-1: Mexican vintage wood-carving and Mexican vintage folk art, a wonderful marquetry picture frame, c. 1930. Beautifully hand-crafted with inlays of different kinds of wood. This is a great piece of vintage Mexican fine/folk art! Condition is excellent. Size: 9 1/2 inches wide by 11 1/2 inches high. The inside opening for a picture is: 4 1/4 inches wide by 6 1/4 inches high. Price: $400.

 

Mexican vintage woodcarving, a laquer-ware box from Uruapan, Michoacan, c. 1930. Beautifully decorated with hand-painted flowers and foliage. Main photo. Mexican vintage woodcarving, a laquer-ware box from Uruapan, Michoacan, c. 1930. Beautifully decorated with hand-painted flowers and foliage. Photo of top of box. Mexican vintage woodcarving, a laquer-ware box from Uruapan, Michoacan, c. 1930. Beautifully decorated with hand-painted flowers and foliage. Photo of bottom of box. Mexican vintage woodcarving, a laquer-ware box from Uruapan, Michoacan, c. 1930. Beautifully decorated with hand-painted flowers and foliage. Photo of the inside of the box with lid open.
U-3: Mexican vintage woodcarving, and Mexican vintage folk art, a laquer-ware box from Uruapan, Michoacan, c. 1930. Beautifully decorated with hand-painted flowers and foliage. The box still has the original lock and key, and they work! Condition is very good, given the age of this piece; there is some very minor loss of laquer in places. It is a very unique and rare piece from Uruapan. Size: 11 1/2 inches long by 4 inches wide by 2 inches high. Price: $245.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a pair of small turkey casseroles from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The pair is incredibly well made and well decorated. One of the two is signed near the wing, "Mexico". Main photo showing both turkey casseroles. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a pair of small turkey casseroles from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The pair is incredibly well made and well decorated. One of the two is signed near the wing, "Mexico". Photo showing the first turkey casserole. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a pair of small turkey casseroles from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The pair is incredibly well made and well decorated. One of the two is signed near the wing, "Mexico". Side photo of the first casserole. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a pair of small turkey casseroles from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The pair is incredibly well made and well decorated. One of the two is signed near the wing, "Mexico". Photo showing the inside of the first casserole. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a pair of small turkey casseroles from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The pair is incredibly well made and well decorated. One of the two is signed near the wing, "Mexico". Photo showing the second turkey casserole. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a pair of small turkey casseroles from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The pair is incredibly well made and well decorated. One of the two is signed near the wing, "Mexico". Photo showing the side of the second casserole. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a pair of small turkey casseroles from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The pair is incredibly well made and well decorated. One of the two is signed near the wing, "Mexico". Photo showing the signature on the second casserole.
R-3: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a pair of small turkey casseroles from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The pair is incredibly well made and well decorated. One of the two is signed near the wing, "Mexico". Condition of both is excellent. These are wonderful and very endearing pieces of Mexican fine/folk art! Size: both are 4 inches high by 6 inches across including handles. Price: $185 each or $350 for the pair.

 

Mexican vintage folk art, a finely carved coconut with scenes from the Mexican Revolution of 1910, c. 1925-35. The carved coconut has the Mexican national emblem of the eagle and snake inlaid in abalone. Main photo. Mexican vintage folk art, a finely carved coconut with scenes from the Mexican Revolution of 1910, c. 1925-35. The carved coconut has the Mexican national emblem of the eagle and snake inlaid in abalone. Photo of back of carved coconut. Mexican vintage folk art, a finely carved coconut with scenes from the Mexican Revolution of 1910, c. 1925-35. The carved coconut has the Mexican national emblem of the eagle and snake inlaid in abalone. Photo of Mexican eagle and snake on coconut. Mexican vintage folk art, a finely carved coconut with scenes from the Mexican Revolution of 1910, c. 1925-35. The carved coconut has the Mexican national emblem of the eagle and snake inlaid in abalone. Closup photo of Mexican eagle. Mexican vintage folk art, a finely carved coconut with scenes from the Mexican Revolution of 1910, c. 1925-35. The carved coconut has the Mexican national emblem of the eagle and snake inlaid in abalone. Photo of Mexican flag inlaid in abolone. Mexican vintage folk art, a finely carved coconut with scenes from the Mexican Revolution of 1910, c. 1925-35. The carved coconut has the Mexican national emblem of the eagle and snake inlaid in abalone. Closeup photo of Mexican flag inlaid in abalone.Mexican vintage folk art, a finely carved coconut with scenes from the Mexican Revolution of 1910, c. 1925-35. The carved coconut has the Mexican national emblem of the eagle and snake inlaid in abalone. Photo of one of the horses on the carved coconut. Mexican vintage folk art, a finely carved coconut with scenes from the Mexican Revolution of 1910, c. 1925-35. The carved coconut has the Mexican national emblem of the eagle and snake inlaid in abalone. Photo of second horse. Mexican vintage folk art, a finely carved coconut with scenes from the Mexican Revolution of 1910, c. 1925-35. The carved coconut has the Mexican national emblem of the eagle and snake inlaid in abalone. Photo of revolutionaries celebrating at table. Mexican vintage folk art, a finely carved coconut with scenes from the Mexican Revolution of 1910, c. 1925-35. The carved coconut has the Mexican national emblem of the eagle and snake inlaid in abalone. Photo of Zapata on carved coconut.
Q-1: Mexican vintage folk art, a finely carved coconut with scenes from the Mexican Revolution of 1910, c. 1925-35. The carved coconut has the Mexican national emblem of the eagle and snake inlaid in abalone. This was possibly carved by an inmate at the famous Mexican prison, San Juan de Ulua near Veracruz, or another Mexican prison. Every side of the coconut shows a different scene of the Mexican Revolution, including a depiction of Emiliano Zapata, and a scene of Mexican revolutionaries celebrating at table. The carving is exquisite! Condition is excellent. Size: 5 inches tall by 4 inches wide and deep. Price: $2500.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a clay figure of Mexican artist Diego Rivera, Barrio de Luz, c. 1940. Diego was married to the also famous artist, Frida Kahlo. This pottery piece is very well done and is a wonderful piece of Mexican folk art. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a clay figure of Mexican artist Diego Rivera, Barrio de Luz, c. 1940. Diego was married to the also famous artist, Frida Kahlo. This pottery piece is very well done and is a wonderful piece of Mexican folk art. Photo of side of pottery figure. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a clay figure of Mexican artist Diego Rivera, Barrio de Luz, c. 1940. Diego was married to the also famous artist, Frida Kahlo. This pottery piece is very well done and is a wonderful piece of Mexican folk art. Photo of back of figure.
P-6: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a clay figure of Mexican artist Diego Rivera, Barrio de Luz, c. 1940. Diego was married to the also famous artist, Frida Kahlo. This pottery piece is very well done and is a wonderful piece of Mexican folk art. Given the age of the piece, it does show some wear, which only adds to the very life-like appearance of Diego. Size: 9 3/4 inches tall by 4 1/4 inches wide by 3 inches deep (front to back). Price: $275.

 

Mexican vintage devotional art and folk art, an ex-voto painted on tin from Toluca Mexico, 1960. The ex-voto expresses the gratitude of Carlos Mesa, after he had been jailed by U.S. Immigration Officials in San Jose, California, in 1960 because he lacked proper documentation. Main photo. Mexican vintage devotional art and folk art, an ex-voto painted on tin from Toluca Mexico, 1960. The ex-voto expresses the gratitude of Carlos Mesa, after he had been jailed by U.S. Immigration Officials in San Jose, California, in 1960 because he lacked proper documentation. A closeup photo. Mexican vintage devotional art and folk art, an ex-voto painted on tin from Toluca Mexico, 1960. The ex-voto expresses the gratitude of Carlos Mesa, after he had been jailed by U.S. Immigration Officials in San Jose, California, in 1960 because he lacked proper documentation. A closeup photo showing the Spanish text on the ex-voto. Mexican vintage devotional art and folk art, an ex-voto painted on tin from Toluca Mexico, 1960. The ex-voto expresses the gratitude of Carlos Mesa, after he had been jailed by U.S. Immigration Officials in San Jose, California, in 1960 because he lacked proper documentation. A photo showing the English translation of the Spanish text of the ex-voto.
O-3: Mexican vintage devotional art and folk art, an ex-voto painted on tin from Toluca Mexico, 1960. The ex-voto expresses the gratitude of Carlos Mesa, after he had been jailed by U.S. Immigration Officials in San Jose, California, in 1960 because he lacked proper documentation. Condition is very good. Size: 7 3/8 inches high by 5 1/4 inches wide. Price: $375. This is a wonderful and very collectible piece of vintage Mexican folk and devotional art!

 

Mexican vintage folk art, a feather-work picture of an eagle with the Mexican flag, c. 1920. This picture of the eagle with the Mexican flag is done with hundreds of tiny feathers of many colors. Featherwork pictures are a wonderful artform originating in Mexico in pre-Hispanic times. Main photo. Mexican vintage folk art, a feather-work picture of an eagle with the Mexican flag, c. 1920. This picture of the eagle with the Mexican flag is done with hundreds of tiny feathers of many colors. Featherwork pictures are a wonderful artform originating in Mexico in pre-Hispanic times. Closeup photo of eagle. Mexican vintage folk art, a feather-work picture of an eagle with the Mexican flag, c. 1920. This picture of the eagle with the Mexican flag is done with hundreds of tiny feathers of many colors. Featherwork pictures are a wonderful artform originating in Mexico in pre-Hispanic times. Another closeup photo of eagle. Mexican vintage folk art, a feather-work picture of an eagle with the Mexican flag, c. 1920. This picture of the eagle with the Mexican flag is done with hundreds of tiny feathers of many colors. Featherwork pictures are a wonderful artform originating in Mexico in pre-Hispanic times. Another closeup photo of eagel. Mexican vintage folk art, a feather-work picture of an eagle with the Mexican flag, c. 1920. This picture of the eagle with the Mexican flag is done with hundreds of tiny feathers of many colors. Featherwork pictures are a wonderful artform originating in Mexico in pre-Hispanic times. Closeup of eagle showing Mexican flag.
O-7: Mexican vintage folk art, a feather-work picture of an eagle with the Mexican flag, c. 1920. This picture of the eagle with the Mexican flag is done with hundreds of tiny feathers of many colors. Featherwork pictures are a wonderful artform originating in Mexico in pre-Hispanic times. Condition is very good; there is very minor feather-loss, to be expected given the age of this piece. Size: 12 inches high by 9 inches wide (including frame). Price: $225.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery bull-ring scene by Candelario Medrano, Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960. This piece has it all! A dramatic bull fight, viewed by an enthusiastic crowd. On the very top of this piece, a band of musicians plays music! The piece is by the famous Tlaquepaque potter and folk artist, Candelario Medrano. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery bull-ring scene by Candelario Medrano, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1950-60. This piece has it all! A dramatic bull fight, viewed by an enthusiastic crowd. On the very top of this piece, a band of musicians plays music! The piece is by the famous Tlaquepaque potter and folk artist, Candelario Medrano. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery bull-ring scene by Candelario Medrano, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1950-60. This piece has it all! A dramatic bull fight, viewed by an enthusiastic crowd. On the very top of this piece, a band of musicians plays music! The piece is by the famous Tlaquepaque potter and folk artist, Candelario Medrano. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery bull-ring scene by Candelario Medrano, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1950-60. This piece has it all! A dramatic bull fight, viewed by an enthusiastic crowd. On the very top of this piece, a band of musicians plays music! The piece is by the famous Tlaquepaque potter and folk artist, Candelario Medrano. Photo shows band playing on top of the bullring.
N-1: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery bull-ring scene attributed to the famous folk artist and potter, Candelario Medrano, Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960. This piece has it all! A dramatic bull fight, viewed by an enthusiastic crowd. On the very top of this piece, a band of musicians plays music! The piece is by the famous potter and folk artist, Candelario Medrano. Condition is excellent. Size: 12 1/4 inches tall by 10 1/2 inches diameter. Price: $2,000.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a Mexican band with 9 musicians, attributed to artist Alfonso Castillo, Izucar de Matamoros, Jalisco, c. 1960. Main photo of the band. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a Mexican band with 9 musicians, attributed to artist Alfonso Castillo, Izucar de Matamoros, Jalisco, c. 1960. Closeup photo of some bandmembers. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a Mexican band with 9 musicians, attributed to artist Alfonso Castillo, Izucar de Matamoros, Jalisco, c. 1960. Closeup photo of other bandmembers. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a Mexican band with 9 musicians, attributed to artist Alfonso Castillo, Izucar de Matamoros, Jalisco, c. 1960. Closeup photo of several bandmembers. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a Mexican band with 9 musicians, attributed to artist Alfonso Castillo, Izucar de Matamoros, Jalisco, c. 1960. Closeup photo of several bandmembers. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a Mexican band with 9 musicians, attributed to artist Alfonso Castillo, Izucar de Matamoros, Jalisco, c. 1960. Another photo of the entire band.
N-2: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a Mexican band with 9 musicians, attributed to artist Alfonso Castillo, Izucar de Matamoros, Jalisco, c. 1960. This is a fantastic example of Mexican pottery and folk art, by a very famous and now deceased artist. Condition is excellent. Size: musicians are c. 5 inches tall. Price: $500.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a tree-of-life candleabra signed by Alfonso Castillo, c. 1970. This is a truly great piece by the now-deceased folk artist. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a tree-of-life candleabra signed by Alfonso Castillo, c. 1970. This is a truly great piece by the now-deceased folk artist. Second photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a tree-of-life candleabra signed by Alfonso Castillo, c. 1970. This is a truly great piece by the now-deceased folk artist. Closeup photo of bird on candleabra. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a tree-of-life candleabra signed by Alfonso Castillo, c. 1970. This is a truly great piece by the now-deceased folk artist. Photo of artists signature on back of base of candleabra.
N-7: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a tree-of-life candleabra signed by Alfonso Castillo, c. 1970. This is a truly great piece by the now-deceased folk artist. Condition is mint. Size: 11 inches wide by 6 inches deep, in the shape of a half-moon. Price: $375.

 

Mexican vintage folk art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a pottery train with colorful Mexican passengers, attributed to the very famous folk artist, Candelario Medrano, Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960. This is a wonderful piece of folk art and an excellent example of Medrano's work! Main photo. Mexican vintage folk art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a pottery train with colorful Mexican passengers, attributed to the very famous folk artist, Candelario Medrano, Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960. This is a wonderful piece of folk art and an excellent example of Medrano's work! Closeup photo of engine of train. Mexican vintage folk art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a pottery train with colorful Mexican passengers, attributed to the very famous folk artist, Candelario Medrano, Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960. This is a wonderful piece of folk art and an excellent example of Medrano's work!Mexican vintage folk art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a pottery train with colorful Mexican passengers, attributed to the very famous folk artist, Candelario Medrano, Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960. This is a wonderful piece of folk art and an excellent example of Medrano's work! Mexican vintage folk art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a pottery train with colorful Mexican passengers, attributed to the very famous folk artist, Candelario Medrano, Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960. This is a wonderful piece of folk art and an excellent example of Medrano's work! Photo of another two cars of train.
N-11: Mexican vintage folk art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a pottery train with colorful Mexican passengers, attributed to the very famous folk artist, Candelario Medrano, Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960. This is a wonderful piece of folk art and an excellent example of Medrano's work! Condition is excellent. Size: the train cars are c. 4 1/2 inches high by 5 3/4 inches long; the train's engine is 6 3/4 inches long by 9 inches tall, including the Mexican flag. Price: $3,000.

 

Mexican pottery and ceramics, a pottery figure of Our Lady of Good Health from Tzintzuntzan, Michoacan, c. 2010. Mexican pottery and ceramics, a pottery figure of Our Lady of Good Health from Tzintzuntzan, Michoacan, c. 2010. Closeup photo. Mexican pottery and ceramics, a pottery figure of Our Lady of Good Health from Tzintzuntzan, Michoacan, c. 2010. Photo of back of virgin.
N-13: Mexican pottery and ceramics, a pottery figure of Our Lady of Good Health from Tzintzuntzan, Michoacan, c. 2010. Beautifully formed and painted in the style of this wonderful town on the shores of Lake Patzcuaro. Size: 6 inches tall by 4 inches wide at base.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage folk art, a set of 16 wax figures attributed to famous folk artist Luis Hidalgo, Michoacan, c. 1940. Each figure is intricately formed, painted, and dressed in colorful traditional Mexican costumes.Mexican vintage folk art, a set of 16 wax figures attributed to famous folk artist Luis Hidalgo, Michoacan, c. 1940. Each figure is intricately formed, painted, and dressed in colorful traditional Mexican costumes. A closeup photo of several wax figures. Mexican vintage folk art, a set of 16 wax figures attributed to famous folk artist Luis Hidalgo, Michoacan, c. 1940. Each figure is intricately formed, painted, and dressed in colorful traditional Mexican costumes. Another closeup photo of two of the wax figures. Mexican vintage folk art, a set of 16 wax figures attributed to famous folk artist Luis Hidalgo, Michoacan, c. 1940. Each figure is intricately formed, painted, and dressed in colorful traditional Mexican costumes. A closeup photo of another three of the wax figures. Mexican vintage folk art, a set of 16 wax figures attributed to famous folk artist Luis Hidalgo, Michoacan, c. 1940. Each figure is intricately formed, painted, and dressed in colorful traditional Mexican costumes. Another closeup photo of three other wax figures of the set. Mexican vintage folk art, a set of 16 wax figures attributed to famous folk artist Luis Hidalgo, Michoacan, c. 1940. Each figure is intricately formed, painted, and dressed in colorful traditional Mexican costumes. Another closeup photo showing an additional two wax figures. Mexican vintage folk art, a set of 16 wax figures attributed to famous folk artist Luis Hidalgo, Michoacan, c. 1940. Each figure is intricately formed, painted, and dressed in colorful traditional Mexican costumes. Another closeup photos showing two more of the wax figures of this set. Mexican vintage folk art, a set of 13 wax figures. Final photo of the complete set. Mexican vintage folk art, a set of 13 wax figures from Michoacan, c. 1940. Another closeup photo of some of these wonderful wax figures.
M-1: Mexican vintage folk art, a set of 16 wax figures attributed to famous folk artist Luis Hidalgo, Michoacan, c. 1940. Each figure is intricately formed, painted, and dressed in colorful traditional Mexican costumes. This is a treasure and a collector's dream! Size: each figure is unique; they average c. 4 inches in height. Condition is excellent; one figure of a woman has a small chip on her nose. Price: $3,000.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a clay sculpture from Ocumicho, Michoacan, c. 1960. The sculpture shows three different scenes of Day of the Dead devils, with a large rotating head at the top of the piece. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a closeup photo of the rotating head on the Ocumicho clay sculpture. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a closeup of one of three sides of the Ocumicho sculpture. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a photo of the second of three sides of the Ocumicho sculpture. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a photo of the third side of the Ocumicho sculpture.
L-7: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a clay sculpture from Ocumicho, Michoacan, c. 1960. The sculpture shows three different scenes of Day of the Dead devils, with a large rotating head at the top of the piece. This is a wonderful vintage piece from the pottery center of Ocumicho. Size: 21 inches tall by 14 inches at the widest part. Condition is excellent. Price: $650.

 

What follows is an entire set of 5 carved clay figures from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1900-1920. It is attributed to the famous artist, Pantaleon Panduro (1847-1909), or perhaps his son Raymundo (1879-1933). This is a true treasure of major historical significance!

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a set of five clay figures of charros, some on horseback, and one riding a charging bull c. 1900-1920. This set is attributed to the famous folk-artist from Tlaquepaque, Pantaleon Panduro (1847-1909), or perhaps one of his sons (e.g., Raymundo who became very famous for figures involving horses). Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a set of five clay figures of charros, some on horseback, and one riding a charging bull c. 1900-1920. This set is attributed to the famous folk-artist from Tlaquepaque, Pantaleon Panduro (1847-1909), or perhaps one of his sons (e.g., Raymundo who became very famous for figures involving horses). A second photo showing the set of five figures.
(Two photos of the entire set.)

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a set of five clay figures of charros, some on horseback, and one riding a charging bull c. 1900-1920. This set is attributed to the famous folk-artist from Tlaquepaque, Pantaleon Panduro (1847-1909), or perhaps one of his sons (e.g., Raymundo who became very famous for figures involving horses). A photo of the main figure on horseback. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a set of five clay figures of charros, some on horseback, and one riding a charging bull c. 1900-1920. This set is attributed to the famous folk-artist from Tlaquepaque, Pantaleon Panduro (1847-1909), or perhaps one of his sons (e.g., Raymundo who became very famous for figures involving horses). A closeup photo of the main figure on horseback. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a set of five clay figures of charros, some on horseback, and one riding a charging bull c. 1900-1920. This set is attributed to the famous folk-artist from Tlaquepaque, Pantaleon Panduro (1847-1909), or perhaps one of his sons (e.g., Raymundo who became very famous for figures involving horses). Another photo of the main figure on horseback.
(Photos of the main figure on horseback. Size: 13 3/4 inches tall by 11 1/2 inches long by 5 inches wide.)

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a set of five clay figures of charros, some on horseback, and one riding a charging bull c. 1900-1920. This set is attributed to the famous folk-artist from Tlaquepaque, Pantaleon Panduro (1847-1909), or perhaps one of his sons (e.g., Raymundo who became very famous for figures involving horses). Photo of the charro riding a charging bull. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a set of five clay figures of charros, some on horseback, and one riding a charging bull c. 1900-1920. This set is attributed to the famous folk-artist from Tlaquepaque, Pantaleon Panduro (1847-1909), or perhaps one of his sons (e.g., Raymundo who became very famous for figures involving horses). A closeup photo of the charro riding the charging bull. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a set of five clay figures of charros, some on horseback, and one riding a charging bull c. 1900-1920. This set is attributed to the famous folk-artist from Tlaquepaque, Pantaleon Panduro (1847-1909), or perhaps one of his sons (e.g., Raymundo who became very famous for figures involving horses). Closeup photo of the charging bull carrying the charro.
(Photos of a charro riding a charging bull. Size: 11 3/4 inches tall by 9 1/2 inches long by 5 inches wide.)

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a set of five clay figures of charros, some on horseback, and one riding a charging bull c. 1900-1920. This set is attributed to the famous folk-artist from Tlaquepaque, Pantaleon Panduro (1847-1909), or perhaps one of his sons (e.g., Raymundo who became very famous for figures involving horses). Photo of charro agitating the bull with his red cape. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a set of five clay figures of charros, some on horseback, and one riding a charging bull c. 1900-1920. This set is attributed to the famous folk-artist from Tlaquepaque, Pantaleon Panduro (1847-1909), or perhaps one of his sons (e.g., Raymundo who became very famous for figures involving horses). Closeup photo of the charro agitating the bull with his cape.
(Photos of a charro agitating the charging bull with his cape. Size: 9 3/4 inches tall by 5 1/2 inches wide.)

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a set of five clay figures of charros, some on horseback, and one riding a charging bull c. 1900-1920. This set is attributed to the famous folk-artist from Tlaquepaque, Pantaleon Panduro (1847-1909), or perhaps one of his sons (e.g., Raymundo who became very famous for figures involving horses). Photo of another charro ready to unfurl his cape to agitate or distract the charging bull. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a set of five clay figures of charros, some on horseback, and one riding a charging bull c. 1900-1920. This set is attributed to the famous folk-artist from Tlaquepaque, Pantaleon Panduro (1847-1909), or perhaps one of his sons (e.g., Raymundo who became very famous for figures involving horses). A closeup photo of the charro preparing to unfurl his cape to further agitate or distract the bull.
(Photos of a charro preparing to unfurl his own cape to further agitate or distract the charging bull. Size: 9 3/4 inches tall by 5 inches wide.)

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a set of five clay figures of charros, some on horseback, and one riding a charging bull c. 1900-1920. This set is attributed to the famous folk-artist from Tlaquepaque, Pantaleon Panduro (1847-1909), or perhaps one of his sons (e.g., Raymundo who became very famous for figures involving horses). Photo of a spectator charro with a red tie and wonderful traditional charro costume. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a set of five clay figures of charros, some on horseback, and one riding a charging bull c. 1900-1920. This set is attributed to the famous folk-artist from Tlaquepaque, Pantaleon Panduro (1847-1909), or perhaps one of his sons (e.g., Raymundo who became very famous for figures involving horses). Closeup photo of the spectator charro with the red tie.
(Photos of a spectator charro with a red tie and wonderful traditional charro costume. Size: 9 1/4 inches tall by 3 3/4 inches wide.)

L-8: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a set of five clay figures of charros, some on horseback, and one riding a charging bull c. 1910-1930. This set is attributed to the Panduro Family (famous folk-artist from Tlaquepaque, Pantaleon Panduro, 1847-1909, and his descendants); perhaps one of his sons, Raymundo, 1879-1933, who became very famous for carving figures of horses. The Panduro family is very well known for figuras de barro (carved clay figures) around the turn of the century and into the early decades of the 1900's. Each clay figure is very intricately carved and painted. Their faces are unique and expressive.This is a true treasure for the collector of Mexican pottery and folk art! Size: each figure is a different size; the main caballero on horseback is 13 3/4 inches tall by 11 1/2 inches long by 5 inches wide. Other figures vary in height from 11 3/4 inches to 9 1/4 inches. All are about 5 inches wide. Condition is excellent. Price for the entire set: $3000.

 

Mexican vintage folk art, a 1949 calendar with a beautiful calendar-girl. Photo of the 1949 calendar below the calendar-girl. closeup photo of the calendar girl on the 1949 Mexican calendar.
K-1: Mexican vintage folk art, a 1949 calendar with a very beautiful calendar-girl. Size: 17 inches tall by 9 1/2 inches wide. The calendar itself is below the art-work and is dated 1949. The piece is in mint condition; colors are clear and crisp. This is a great example of Mexican vintage folk art. Price: $185.

 

Mexican folk art, pottery mermaid from Tzintzuntzan, Michoacan, c. 1990. Side view of mermaid with crown Another view of pottery mermaid with crown Closeup of pottery mermaid with crown, baby mermaids on back.
C-8: Mexican folk art, pottery mermaid from Tzintzuntzan, Michoacan, c. 1970. A great piece of contemporary folk-art, from the great artist, Sra. Pena. Size: 15" long by 5 1/2" wide by 9 3/4" tall (at head and crown). Price: $225.

 

Mexican folk art, pottery mermaid from Tzintzuntzan, Michoacan, c. 2008. Front closeup of pottery mermaid, showing "beauty mark" on her face. Side view of Mexican pottery mermaid with beauty mark.
C-9: Mexican folk-art, pottery mermaid with "beauty mark" along her nose, from Tzintzuntzan, Michoacan, c. 1970. Size: 14" long by 4 3/4" wide by 13 1/2" tall (at head and crown). This is a great and very collectible piece of Mexican folk-art, from a wonderful region of Mexico and by noted master, Sra. Pena! Price: $275.

 

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