Tonalá Burnished Clay "Madre y Niño" (Mother & Child) Tall Sculpture
Description: A masterpiece of Mexican folk art, this hand-burnished clay sculpture depicts a mother holding a child in a distinctive elongated "monumental" style. Originating from the storied pottery center of Tonalá, Jalisco, the piece features traditional earth-tone slips in terracotta, cream, and charcoal.
A perfect acquisition for collectors of Latin American folk art or those curating a sustainable, high-end vintage aesthetic.
Condition: Very Good (Vintage)Details: The piece remains in excellent structural condition. There is minor surface wear consistent with age, including light scuffing to the burnished slip and a few small "flea bites" near the base. Some natural mineral spotting is present in the clay, which is a characteristic of the traditional firing process. No major cracks or professional repairs noted.
Size: 33” H x 6” W (at base)
Weight: 8 lbs
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