Vintage Mid 20th Century Aztec Painting on Omari Amate Paper

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Be the envy of all your anthropology friends! I mean I would have a dinner party celebrating the arrival and … Read more Be the envy of all your anthropology friends! I mean I would have a dinner party celebrating the arrival and ownership of this gorgeous huge Amate, Aztec (Nahua) based piece!
This is a traditional Mexican Folk Art piece from the Guerrero region with day glow colors painted onto Amate (bark) paper made by the Otomí. The bark is washed, boiled, and laid in lines on a wooden board. The fibers are then beaten with a stone until they fuse together. This painting depicts wild birds of mythology from the jungles of villages in the region it's specific to. It's in great condition considering that it's around 60 years old. It has never been framed so it's up to your imagination for your decor. See photos and condition notes.

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