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Mexican Pottery67 of 196Another Seussian Animal from Mexico?Very Old and Worn Mexican Bowl from Tonala, Guadalajara, Mexico
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    Posted 5 years ago

    ho2cultcha
    (5042 items)

    I found these today at Urban Ore - an entire menagerie of bizarre animals. i'll do a few posts of these so you can see them. i think they are so cool!

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    1. Newfld Newfld, 5 years ago
      Very cute & unique animals, love the big round eyes
    2. Mrstyndall Mrstyndall, 5 years ago
      Instant collection!
    3. CanyonRoad, 5 years ago
      These are from the Mexican state of Chiapas, made in the Tzeltal Mayan community of Amatenango del Valle, in the east central highlands. They were generally fanciful little figures, which usually can't be identified as any specific animal, which is part of their charm.

      Similar animals are made in Jamiltepec, Oaxaca, but they are larger, and the clay slip used to decorate them looks a little different. Yours are definitely from Chiapas.

      These might date to the mid- to late-20th century. The popular style being produced there today seems to be larger, more detailed, animal forms (which can bring much higher prices on the market), rather than these tiny, quickly-formed, charming folk art souvenirs. But it's possible a few potters are still making them like this.

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