Tonala Cat

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Vintage Tonala Pottery Large Cat Sculpture, Hand-Painted

$500

Vintage Tonala Pottery Large Cat Sculpture, Hand-Painted

By Tonala Pottery

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

We are offering several Tonala pottery cat figurines in separate listings.

Category

20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage Tonala Pottery Cat Sculpture, Hand-Painted, Mexico, 1960s

$250

Vintage Tonala Pottery Cat Sculpture, Hand-Painted, Mexico, 1960s

By Tonala Pottery

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

We are offering a larger Tonala pottery figurine of a cat in a separate listing.

Category

20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage Tonala Pottery Small Cat Sculpture, Hand-Painted Bird Decor

$250

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage Large Tonala Mexico Pottery Cat, Hand Painted, Signed

$475

Vintage Large Tonala Mexico Pottery Cat, Hand Painted, Signed

By Tonala Pottery, Ken Edwards

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Playful stretching Tonala pottery cat figurine is decorated with beautiful hand painted abstract geometric and floral designs in blue, green, and earthy brown palette.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Tonala Mexico Pair of Bird Figurines Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s

$500 / set

Tonala Mexico Pair of Bird Figurines Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s

By Tonala Pottery

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Tonala Mexico Large Decorative Tile Wall Decor, 1960s

$450

Tonala Mexico Large Decorative Tile Wall Decor, 1960s

By Ken Edwards, Tonala Pottery

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Tonala Mexico Art Pottery Ceramic Bud Vase, Double Spout

$145

Tonala Mexico Art Pottery Ceramic Bud Vase, Double Spout

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Tonala Mexico Bird Figurine Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s

$240

Tonala Mexico Bird Figurine Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s

By Ken Edwards, Tonala Pottery

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

We are offering other examples of Mid Century Modern Tonala pottery, including cats and other anilam figurines, in separate listings.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Tonala Mexico Bird Jar with Lid, Signed Hand-painted 1960s

$375

Tonala Mexico Bird Jar with Lid, Signed Hand-painted 1960s

By Ken Edwards, Tonala Pottery

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Tonala Mexico Wall Decor Plate Tray, Folk Art Bird 1960s

$275

Tonala Mexico Wall Decor Plate Tray, Folk Art Bird 1960s

By Ken Edwards, Tonala Pottery

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Tonala Mexico Modernist Plumed Bird Figurine Folk Art Hand-painted, 1960s

$325

Tonala Mexico Modernist Plumed Bird Figurine Folk Art Hand-painted, 1960s

By Ken Edwards, Tonala Pottery

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Tonala Mexico Pair of Bird Figurines Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s

$450 / set

Tonala Mexico Pair of Bird Figurines Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s

By Ken Edwards, Tonala Pottery

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Tonala Mexico Pottery Tapas Serving Set, Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s

$450 / set

Tonala Mexico Pottery Tapas Serving Set, Folk Art 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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage Tonala Mexico Pottery Water Cruche Jug Hand-Painted Bird Decor

$375

Vintage Tonala Mexico Pottery Water Cruche Jug Hand-Painted Bird Decor

By Tonala Pottery, Ken Edwards

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

We are offering several Tonala pottery cat figurines in separate listings.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Tonala Mexico Angel Figurine Candle Holder Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s

$350 / item

Tonala Mexico Angel Figurine Candle Holder Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s

By Ken Edwards, Tonala Pottery

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Tonala Mexico Set of 5 Pottery Angel Napkin Rings, Hand Painted 1960s

$450 / set

Tonala Mexico Set of 5 Pottery Angel Napkin Rings, Hand Painted 1960s

By Ken Edwards, Tonala Pottery

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Tonala Mexico Pair of Mugs Cups Bird Decor, Signed Hand-painted 1960s

$275 / set

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Tonala Mexico Set of 5 Animal Figurines Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s

$550 / set

Tonala Mexico Set of 5 Animal Figurines Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s

By Ken Edwards, Tonala Pottery

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

We are offering other examples of Mid Century Modern Tonala pottery, including cats and other anilam figurines, in separate listings.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage large Tonala Mexican Stretching Cat Ceramic and Brass Figurine

$295

Vintage large Tonala Mexican Stretching Cat Ceramic and Brass Figurine

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage large Tonala Mexican Stretching Cat Ceramic and Brass Folk Art Figurine.

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Mexican Vintage Ken Edwards Tonala Pottery Hand Painted Quail Bird

$265

Mexican Vintage Ken Edwards Tonala Pottery Hand Painted Quail Bird

By Ken Edwards

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Signed CAT TONALA KE MEXI on the bottom. Vintage Mexican Tonala hand painted pottery bird Folk Art.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Recent Sales

Extra Large Vintage Tonala Pottery Cat Statue

Sold

H 13 in W 18 in D 8.5 in

Extra Large Vintage Tonala Pottery Cat Statue

Located in Fairfield, CA

An extra large tonala pottery cat sculpture with beautiful hand painted designs throughout.

Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Tonala Cat Ceramic Figurine

Sold

H 6 in W 4 in D 3.25 in

Vintage Tonala Cat Ceramic Figurine

Located in Cordova, SC

Vintage Tonala figurine of a cat. Glazed with a floral design.

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Very Large Example of a Tonala Cat, Artist Signed

Sold

H 14 in W 20 in D 9 in

Very Large Example of a Tonala Cat, Artist Signed

By Tonala Pottery

Located in Pasadena, CA

The cat is beautifully molded and paint decorated in the traditional Tonala, Mexico style.

Category

20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Clay

Vintage Tonala Mexico Pottery Cat, Hand Painted, Signed

Sold

H 5.4 in W 5.7 in D 2.5 in

Vintage Tonala Mexico Pottery Cat, Hand Painted, Signed

By Tonala Pottery

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Playful stretching Tonala pottery cat figurine is decorated with beautiful hand painted abstract geometric and flower designs in blue and earthy brown palette.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Tonala Mexico Pottery Sitting Cat Figurine, Hand Painted

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H 5.4 in W 3.2 in D 2.7 in

Vintage Tonala Mexico Pottery Sitting Cat Figurine, Hand Painted

By Tonala Pottery

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Playful sitting Tonala pottery cat figurine is decorated with beautiful hand painted abstract geometric and flower designs in blue and earthy brown palette.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mexican Hand Painted Colorful Pottery Cat

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H 8 in W 5 in D 4 in

Mexican Hand Painted Colorful Pottery Cat

By Tonala Pottery

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Mexican Tonala hand painted pottery cat Folk Art. B. Mera Mexico hand painted cat ceramic.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Tonala Mexico Large Owl Bird Figurine Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s

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H 6.72 in W 6.75 in D 3.75 in

Tonala Mexico Large Owl Bird Figurine Folk Art 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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Tonala Mexico Set of 3 Vases Folk Art Decor, Hand-painted Pottery 1960s

Sold

H 9.5 in Dm 5 in

Tonala Mexico Set of 3 Vases Folk Art Decor, Hand-painted Pottery 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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

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Tonala Cat For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic tonala cat available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, pottery and brass, every tonala cat was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tonala cat — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A tonala cat is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in folk art styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one tonala cat that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tonala Pottery and Ken Edwards produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Tonala Cat?

Prices for a tonala cat start at $240 and top out at $550 with the average selling for $323.

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.

Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story.

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.

Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.