Mid-Century Tonalá Pottery Dachshund Folk Art Sculpture 13" Mexico

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Mexican Tonalá pottery dachshund figure, mid-20th century, hand-painted earthenware with floral and foliate decoration in black and rust pigments over … Read more Mexican Tonalá pottery dachshund figure, mid-20th century, hand-painted earthenware with floral and foliate decoration in black and rust pigments over a burnished clay ground. The elongated form is raised on four tapered feet and decorated throughout with traditional motifs associated with the ceramic workshops of Tonalá, Jalisco.

Representative of the region's longstanding folk art tradition, the piece combines sculptural modeling with painted surface ornamentation. The decoration reflects the established visual language of Tonalá ceramics, where stylized botanical motifs and hand-applied brushwork have remained central elements of production for generations.

Retains its original hand-painted decoration and workshop markings to the underside. An authentic example of Mexican folk art suitable for collections of Latin American ceramics, Tonalá pottery, and traditional handcrafted decorative arts.


Measurements: 6"Hx 2.75"W x 13" l

Weight: 2.10 lb

Origin: Mexico

Age: Mid Century See less