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San Miguel de Allende, MX
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About Artefakto

Artefakto sources rare, once functional, decorative objects from Mexico's vast interior as well as contemporary works of art elaborated by the indigenous people of Chiapas, Oaxaca, Guerrero and Hidalgo.. For the last 8 years Artefakto has specialized in pottery, both old and antique, original rustic furniture, mesquite stools and benches, primitive mortars, museum quality Otomi woven tapestries and a wide variety of sought-after pieces. Each relic carries it's own interesting history, oftentimes unknown. Many of these pieces are no longer produced given Mexico's moderni...Read More

Artefakto

Established in 20101stDibs seller since 2017

Featured Pieces

Ancient Mortar from the Pomo Indigenous Peoples of Northern California
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Massive granite mortar from the Healdsburg, California region, close to Lake Sonoma. The mortar was carved from a nearby block of granite, expertly shaped and carved deep.. Identifie...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Primitives

Materials

Granite

Badger Mask from the Costa Chica Region of Guerrero, Mexico 1970's
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Danza de los Tejones mask from the Costa Chica region of Guerrero, Mexico. This mask is more specifically from Xochistlahuaca, an Amuzgo community. Slight damage on the upper right c...
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Vintage 1970s Masks

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Ceremonial Dance Mask from San Francisco Ozomatlan, Guerrero, Mexico 1970's
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Ceremonial dance mask from San Francisco Ozomatlan, Guerrero 1970's. This rare mask is from a Nahua / Totonaca indigenous community
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Vintage 1970s Masks

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Crocodile Mask from the Northern Sierra of Puebla, Mexico 1980's
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Crocodile Mask from the northern sierras of Puebla, Mexico. This mask is from a remote Nahua indigenous community and was danced in ritualistic festivities in order to honor nature a...
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Vintage 1980s Masks

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Xantolo Day of the Dead Mask, Huazalingo, Wood & Goat Hair, 1970s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Xantolo day of the dead mask from Huazalingo, Hidalgo, A striking example of a Xantolo mask, crafted for the day of the dead event which is profusely celebrated in the Huasteca region of Mexico. The huasteca is known for its rich, Nahua indigenous heritage, comprised of Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí and Veracruz. The mask was part of the Muyaes - Ogazón folk art collection. Jaled Muyaes and Estela Ogazón...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Primitive Masks

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Goat Hair, Wood, Paint

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Antique Pots / Private Residence: San Miguel de Allende

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