Carapan, Mexican Folk Art Gallery.
Tonala Burnished Clay Medallion Mexican Christmas Posada
ABOUT THIS TONALA BURNISHED CLAY POTTERY PIECE
This outstanding Tonala burnished clay pottery piece was crafted in Tonala, Mexico by ceramics master Moisés Rodriguez, one of the most renowned and awarded Mexican Folk artists. The medallion represents a traditional Mexican Christmas festivity or posada.
Moises is a renowned artist in Tonala and his pieces valued amongst collectors and Mexican Folk Art connoisseurs. He has won many awards and prizes.
Tonalá is a small city outside of Guadalajara in the Mexican state of Jalisco, where potters combine ancient and modern techniques to create a regional tradition that is taught from one generation to the next since pre-Columbian times.
TECHNICAL DATA
| HEIGHT | 40 cm / 15.74 In. |
| LENGHT | 61.5 cm / 24.21 In. |
| WIDTH | 10 cm / 3.93 In. |
| APROX. WEIGHT | 5150 gr / 181.66 Oz |
| MADE OF | Clay |
| REGION | Tonalá, Jalisco, Mexico. |
| AUTHOR | Moisés Rodriguez. |
| TECHNIQUE | Burnished Clay, Each piece is hand crafted and hand painted. |
| CARE | Clean with a soft dry or damp cloth. |
| SPECIFICS | Signed by the artist. |
| SKU | BC22 |
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