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Mexican Day of the Dead Ceramic Collection

About the Item

This is a wonderful Folk Art collection of Mexican traditional Day-of-the-Dead ceramic figures. Although unsigned these figures are in the style of the Aguilar Family of Oaxacan potters. There are 18 individual ceramic pieces that have molded and painted in great detail and, when assembled, seem to tell a tale. The measurement is for the largest piece.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 18
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ceramic,Paint
  • Place of Origin:
    Mexico
  • Period:
    Late 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1990-2010
  • Condition:
    Overall very good condition. No faults noted.
  • Seller Location:
    Pasadena, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: mjhdesignarts.08.04.211stDibs: LU2519325282652

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