Mexican Clay Jaguar in Beige & Black Crafted by Chiapas Indigenous People

This facing left clay jaguar is one of a kind. 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.

The jaguar spots are painted with a black pattern over a beige yellow tinted 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.