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Fantastic hand-painted ceramic skull sculpture, a traditional folk art piece created by renowned Mexican master potter Alfonso Castillo Orta (1944–2009) …
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Fantastic hand-painted ceramic skull sculpture, a traditional folk art piece created by renowned Mexican master potter Alfonso Castillo Orta (1944–2009) from Izúcar de Matamoros, Puebla. Famous for his intricate polychrome clay sculptures this is a stellar example of his work.
Cream-colored ceramic skull features elaborate hand-painted floral patterns in black and green, paired with vibrant geometric borders, and embellished with small sculptural caterpillars and reptiles emerging from its surface.
Measures 4 1/2" x 5" x 5 1/2" tall.
Marked Mexico with Castillo signature at lower side.
Excellent condition. Repair at the lizard tail shown in the last photo. Hard to see unless searching.
Castillo was a renowned fourth-generation potter from Izucar de Matamoros, Puebla a town famous for its vibrant ceramic traditions. In 1996, he received Mexico's prestigious National Prize for Sciences and Arts.
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- Dimensions
- 4.5ʺW × 5ʺD × 5.5ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Pottery
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Red
- Condition Notes
- Excellent condition. Repair at the lizard tail shown in the last photo. Hard to see unless searching. Excellent condition. Repair at the lizard tail shown in the last photo. Hard to see unless searching. less
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