Handmade Tonala Mexico Pottery Vase Signed Angel Santos Leaping Deer 8" T READ

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View Handmade Tonala Mexico Pottery Vase Signed Angel Santos Leaping Deer 8" T READ with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Jose Angel Santos was born in Zacatecas but has lived in Tonala since he was a child. He is one of Tonala's most outstanding and sought after artists. This decorative Tonala pottery vase features Santos' leaping deer motif with intricate accents including dots. This decorative Tonala pottery vase features Santos' leaping deer motif with intricate accents including dots. Signed by Angel Santos, it embodies traditional Mexican craftsmanship. • Hand-painted leaping deer and floral motifs • Dimensions: 8" tall, 4 3/8" diameter • Signed by Angel Santos • Traditional Tonala pottery style • Matte and glossy finish contrast * Note: This has a hairline crack that is hard to see. It is circular around the opper part of the bowl. Light scuffs and surface wear, with some paint chipping on deer. Measurements: 8" tall, 4 3/8" diameter. Jose Angel Santos was born in Zacatecas but has lived in Tonala since he was a child. He is one of Tonala's most outstanding and sought after artists. Tonala, Jalisco is a well-known "art" suburb of Guadalajara with some of the most famous pottery artists in the world. At an early age, Angel expressed an interest in the punteado (use of dots) technique of decoration and in making clay pottery miniatures. He selects and mixes his own clays, letting them "ferment" for several days before kneading the clay on the floor barefoot. Once a piece is formed, he uses special stones periodically dipped in water to smooth it. Once the piece has dried, he prepares it with a special slip he has prepared from the clay. He uses fine brushes made from a variety of animals to paint the pieces using the same local clays. Finally, the piece is burnished (rubbed) with a pyrite stone while slightly moist. This ensures the paint is properly fixed and helps prevent fading. Brunido pottery (burnished) is a feature of Tonala pottery. It has a buttery smooth feel. His work can be found in collections around the world. His attention to detail has won him many awards. He is a featured artist in the book, "Great Masters of Mexican Folk Art." Features: • Traditional • All season • Hand-painted • Mexico • Wipe with a damp cloth Size: Unisex 8" T x 4 3/8" Dia. Condition: Pre-Owned Fair Light scratches and paint wear visible on two of the deer's paint. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Latin American › Mexico › Pottery. Brand: Jose Angel Santos.

Brand

Jose Angel Santos

Provenance

Ownership History Not Available

Culture

Mexican

Country of Origin

Mexico

Handmade

Yes