Rare Vintage Pottery Bird Ken Edwards style
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare Vintage pottery el Paloma’s Mexico pottery bird. Sugar bowl Home Decor.
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Vintage Tonala Mexico Pottery Water Cruche Jug Hand-Painted Bird Decor
By Tonala Pottery, Ken Edwards
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage petite charming water cruche jug features traditional rounded body with top handle, wide neck with flared rim, and miniature spout. Vessels in the similar shape would have be...
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Vintage Hand-Painted Mexican Tonala Pottery Bird Sculpture, 1950
By Tonala Pottery
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Mexican Tonala hand painted pottery bird Folk Art.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Pottery Bird
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Mexican Tonala Pottery Bird Sculpture, Hand Painted, 1960s
By Tonala Pottery
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Mexican Tonala hand painted pottery bird Folk Art.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Pottery Bird
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Tonala Folk Art Bird Mexican Hand Painted Colorful Pottery 1960s
By Tonala Pottery
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Mexican Tonala hand painted pottery bird Folk Art.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Pottery Bird
Materials
Ceramic
Ken Edwards Signed Tonala Mexico Art Pottery Vase with Blue Bird
By Tonala Pottery, Ken Edwards
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
After graduation, Edwards continued studying pottery techniques in Japan before moving to Mexico in 1950s and co-founding the famous El Palomar studio, where he installed the first h...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Pottery Bird
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Ceramic, Pottery
Ken Edwards Signed Tonala Mexico Art Pottery Ewer Bud Vase with Bird
By Ken Edwards, Tonala Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage ceramic bud vase in shape of ewer was hand made by Ken Edwards in traditions of Tonala pottery. It is decorated with bird and abstract flowers design in blue, green, and bro...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Pottery Bird
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Tonala Mexico Pair of Bird Figurines Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s
By Tonala Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming vintage Tonala pottery bird figurines are decorated with hand-painted decor of abstract leaves and flowers on soft mushroom brown background.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Pottery Bird
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
Vintage Tonala Pottery Small Cat Sculpture, Hand-Painted Bird Decor
By Tonala Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
We are offering several Tonala pottery cat figurines in separate listings.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Pottery Bird
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Tonala Mexico Bird Figurine Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s
By Tonala Pottery, Ken Edwards
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming vintage Tonala pottery bird figurine is decorated with hand-painted decor of white bird in a landscape, framed with abstract bands of decor. The strong Fold Art element of t...
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Tonala Mexico Bird Jar with Lid, Signed Hand-painted 1960s
By Tonala Pottery, Ken Edwards
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The lid is decorated with a blue bird flying over a garland of flowers and leaves.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Pottery Bird
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Tonala Mexico Wall Decor Plate Tray, Folk Art Bird 1960s
By Tonala Pottery, Ken Edwards
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Ceramic wall decor plate or tray features hand-painted Folk Art style decor with charming, highly detailed motif of a bird standing next to a large flower. The motif, painted in gr...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Pottery Bird
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Tonala Mexico Modernist Plumed Bird Figurine Folk Art Hand-painted, 1960s
By Tonala Pottery, Ken Edwards
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming vintage Tonala pottery bird figurine is decorated with hand-painted decor of large floral motif on its back, framed with bands of blue plumage on the neck and wings.
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1960s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Pottery Bird
Materials
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Tonala Mexico Pair of Bird Figurines Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s
By Tonala Pottery, Ken Edwards
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming vintage pair of Tonala pottery bird figurines is decorated with hand-painted decor of floral garlands, framed with abstract bands of decor. The strong Folk Art element of th...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Pottery Bird
Materials
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Tonala Mexico Pair of Mugs Cups Bird Decor, Signed Hand-painted 1960s
By Tonala Pottery, Ken Edwards
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
We are offering other examples of Mid Century Modern Tonala pottery, including cats and other animal figurines, in separate listings.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Pottery Bird
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mexican Hand Painted Colorful Tonala Pottery Ducks Set of Three
By Sergio Bustamante, Tonala Pottery
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Mexican Tonala hand painted pottery birds Folk Art with brass decoration in the style of Sergio Bustamante.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Pottery Bird
Materials
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Folk Art Pottery Charger - Hand Painted Bird & Flowers - Mexico - Circa 1980
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Folk Art Pottery Charger - Hand Painted Bird & Flowers - Mexico - Circa 1980
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage folk art terracotta charger - large size - hand made and cold painted with a bird and flowers within an elaborate border - varnished finish to the front and back - unsigned -...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Vintage Mexican Pottery Bird
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Tonala Folk Art Pottery Plate Hand Painted with Birds, Mexico, circa 1960's
By Ken Edwards
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Ken Edwards ceramic plate Tonala Mexico Folk Art Pottery. Vintage Ken Edwards Mexican ceramic birds and flowers from Tonala Pottery.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Pottery Bird
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Tonala Pottery Birds Owls Toucan Dove Hand Painted Made in Mexico Set of 4
Located in Topeka, KS
Four various sized Tonala Mexican pottery birds with matte finish. They are each a lovely hand painted piece of Folk Art.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Pottery Bird
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Ceramic
Tonala Pottery Vase
By Tonala Pottery
Located in Cordova, SC
A nice Tonala Mexican folk art pottery with a bird with white dots and a multi colored flower on the surface.
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Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Pottery Bird
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Pottery
Mexican Vintage Tonala Pottery Hand Painted Bird
By Tonala Pottery
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Mexican Tonala hand painted pottery bird Folk Art.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Pottery Bird
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Ceramic, Pottery
Mexican Hand Painted Colorful Tonala Pottery Bird
By Tonala Pottery, Sergio Bustamante
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Mexican Tonala hand painted pottery bird Folk Art with brass decoration in the style of Sergio Bustamante.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Pottery Bird
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Mexican Vintage Ken Edwards Tonala Pottery Hand Painted Blue Bird
By Tonala Pottery, Ken Edwards
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Ken Edwards Mexican ceramic bird form Tonala Pottery. Beautiful vintage Mexican hand made and hand painted TONALA Art Pottery.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Pottery Bird
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Ceramic, Pottery
Mexican Vintage Tonala Pottery Hand Painted Green Duck
By Tonala Pottery
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Collectible Mexican Tonala hand painted pottery bird Folk Art.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Pottery Bird
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mexican Vintage Ken Edwards Tonala Pottery Hand Painted Quail Bird
By Ken Edwards
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Ken Edwards Mexican ceramic quail bird form Tonala Pottery. Beautiful vintage Mexican hand made and hand painted TONALA Art Pottery.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Pottery Bird
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Black Pottery Bird Form Sculpture by Carlos Salas Oaxaca Mexico
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Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A black pottery bird form sculpture By Carlos Salas Oaxaca Mexico Second half of 20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Vintage Mexican Pottery Bird
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Mexican Hand-Painted Colorful Pottery Bird and Fish
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Mexican Tonala hand-painted pottery bird and fish Folk Art.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Pottery Bird
Materials
Ceramic
Tonala Mexico Large Owl Bird Figurine Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s
By Ken Edwards, Tonala Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming vintage Tonala pottery owl bird figurine is decorated with hand-painted decor of brown bird sitting on a colorful flowering branch and framed with abstract bands of mocha br...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Pottery Bird
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Ceramic, Pottery
Large Mexican Round Folk Pottery Platter with Heron Bird Design Tonalá Mestizo
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H 2 in Dm 13.25 in
Large Mexican Round Folk Pottery Platter with Heron Bird Design Tonalá Mestizo
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Green felt strips are affixed along the bottom to prevent scratching. We love traditional Mexican pottery. Artists such Dolores Porras have long grabbed our attention and make fo...
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20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Pottery Bird
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Ceramic, Clay, Paint
Tonala Folk Art Pottery Plate Hand Painted Flying Bird, Mexico, circa 1960's
By Ken Edwards
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Ken Edwards Ceramic Plate Tonala Mexico Folk Art Pottery. Vintage Ken Edwards Mexican ceramic flying bird from Tonala Pottery.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Pottery Bird
Materials
Ceramic
Large Modernist Tonala Bird Sculpture, Signed
By Tonala Pottery, Ken Edwards
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Unusual large bird sculpture features striking Modernist shape and elaborate, highly detailed hand-painted decor. Traditional Tonala abstract flowers and leaves motifs in white, rus...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mexican Pottery Bird
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Ceramic, Pottery
Set of 2 Large Modernist Tonala Bird Sculptures
By Tonala Pottery, Ken Edwards
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Set of 2 vintage large bird sculptures features striking Modernist shape and elaborate, highly detailed hand-painted decor. Traditional Tonala abstract flowers and leaves motifs in ...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mexican Pottery Bird
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Vintage Mexican Pottery Bird For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage Mexican pottery bird you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, pottery and paint, every vintage Mexican pottery bird was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage Mexican pottery bird — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage Mexican pottery bird is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in folk art and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one vintage Mexican pottery bird that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tonala Pottery, Ken Edwards and Raul Coronel produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Vintage Mexican Pottery Bird?
Prices for a vintage Mexican pottery bird can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $125 and can go as high as $18,000, while the average can fetch as much as $295.
A Close Look at Folk-art Furniture
Folk art is a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Antique, new and vintage folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, duck decoys, portraiture and paintings, carnival art and quilts.
Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.
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During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
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