Tonalá Folk Art Ceramic Owl Sculpture by Jorge Wilmot, Mexico, 1960

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Striking ceramic owl sculpture signed by Mexican master potter Jorge Wilmot, a key figure in the 20th-century revival of Tonalá … Read more Striking ceramic owl sculpture signed by Mexican master potter Jorge Wilmot, a key figure in the 20th-century revival of Tonalá ceramics.
This highly decorative piece features a bold, naïve and expressive design, with large circular eyes, a stylized face, and hand-painted motifs in earthy browns, greens, and deep blue accents. The lower section is adorned with a charming bird and floral decoration, while the scalloped edge enhances its sculptural presence.
Wilmot’s work is celebrated for blending traditional Mexican folk aesthetics with techniques influenced by Japanese ceramics, resulting in unique and collectible studio pottery pieces.
A distinctive decorative object, ideal for collectors of Latin American ceramics or as a statement accent in any interior. This piece has an attribution mark,
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