Mexican Clay Jaguar from Amatenango del Valle Chiapas. Black.

This clay jaguar is a fine Mexican pottery piece crafted in a town called Amatenango del Valle in the state of Chiapas. It  was completely hand molded and  crafted by Tzeltal indigenous people. It is stunningly painted in a black on black palette using a glossy tone for the skin marks over a mate background. Jaguar is an animal very important in Mexican culture. Since pre columbian times is considered as a guardian and an important symbol of power and authority.  At  Carapan, our folk art gallery you will find this and more fine Mexican pottery for sale.