Tonalá Pottery Bird Figurine MCM Mexican Ceramic Folk Art EUC

Vintage Mexican Tonala pottery bird figurine, dating back to the mid-20th century. Tonalá Mexican folk art pottery, specifically a hand-painted ceramic bird figure. Tonalá is a town in Jalisco, Mexico, known for its distinctive pottery traditions. Key features of this pottery include: Material: Made from burnished clay or scented clay. Technique: Handmade and often low-fired in wood-burning ovens. Decoration: Hand-painted with intricate details, often featuring the "flor de Tonalá" (Tonalá flower) and the nahual (a shape-shifting spirit). Style: Characterized by a mestizo aesthetic, blending indigenous and Spanish influences. Use: Created for both everyday and decorative purposes. Significance: Considered symbolic of Mexico's cultural identity. Collectibility: Tonala pottery is popular among collectors of Mexican folk art. * Last photo shows additional listings of Mexican folk art and ceramics in my closet.