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What are the characteristics of Mexican folk art?
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Mexican folk art can be characterized by vibrant colored paintings and jewelry designed with floral motifs. Lush forests and animals, especially birds, are featured in Mexican folk art, which is a blend of Indigenous and European methods and skills. You’ll find a variety of Mexican folk art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Arbol de la Vida Bull Colorful Ceramic Mexican Folk Art Tree of Life
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
"trees of life" in English were invented here, where a few artisans still Craft these authentic Folk Art
Category
2010s North American Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mexican Arbol de la Vida Tree Life Dolls ColorFolk Art Ceramic Clay Candelabra
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This colorful tree of life (árbol de la vida) with a toy like aspect is a unique piece by Marco
Category
2010s Mexican Folk Art Toys
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Mexican Antique Arbol de la Vida Folk Art Candelabra Ceramic Day of the Dead
By Alfonso Castillo Orta
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
state of Puebla, Mexico. The traditional "arboles de la vida" or "trees of life" in English were
Category
1990s Mexican Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Acrylic, Ceramic, Clay
Carousel Day of the Dead Ceramic Mexican Folk Art by Familia Castillo
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Beautiful folk art piece made by La Familia Castillo. Handmade in clay and painted with acrylic
Category
2010s North American Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mexican Indian Tree of Life Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pillow was constructed from a Navajo Tree of Life weaving from the Cedar Ridge area in the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Navajo Native American Objects
Materials
Down, Linen, Wool
20th Century Silver Brooch by Matilde Poulat of MATL
Located in Point Richmond, CA
depicting a tree of life surmounted by a bird, and surrounded by Pre-Columbian-inspired motifs and drop
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Silver
