Statue, Vintage Tonalá Keramische Pelikanen - 24 cm - Brass, Porcelain
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This unsigned pair of hand-painted ceramic and brass Tonalá pelicans from Mexico, dating from around 1960–1980, is in good condition and reflects folk art.
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Vintage Tonalá ceramic/brass pelicans – Mexican Folk Art – Mexico – 20th century
A particularly decorative pair of vintage Tonalá pelicans, originating from the traditional Mexican folk art from the Tonalá region, Jalisco, Mexico.
These characteristic pelicans are made of hand-painted ceramic and equipped with a fine brass covering. The combination of ceramic and metal gives the figures a unique and authentic look.
The pelicans are distinguished by their notably long, deep-blue beaks and colorful paintings in blues, greens, and earth tones. The wings are richly decorated with traditional Mexican floral and foliate motifs.
The bodies are clad with overlapping brass plates forming a refined feather pattern. The decorative brass edges around the wings and neck emphasize the artisanal character:
* Origin: Tonalá, Jalisco, Mexico
* Style: Mexican Folk Art
* Dating: second half of the 20th century, circa 1960–1980
* Material: hand-painted ceramic and brass
* Height: 24 cm
* Quantity: 2 pelicans:
The pelicans are in a lovely vintage condition.
A special and decorative pair of Mexican pelicans, appealing to collectors of Tonalá ceramic, Mexican Folk Art and vintage design objects.
Vintage Tonalá ceramic/brass pelicans – Mexican Folk Art – Mexico – 20th century
A particularly decorative pair of vintage Tonalá pelicans, originating from the traditional Mexican folk art from the Tonalá region, Jalisco, Mexico.
These characteristic pelicans are made of hand-painted ceramic and equipped with a fine brass covering. The combination of ceramic and metal gives the figures a unique and authentic look.
The pelicans are distinguished by their notably long, deep-blue beaks and colorful paintings in blues, greens, and earth tones. The wings are richly decorated with traditional Mexican floral and foliate motifs.
The bodies are clad with overlapping brass plates forming a refined feather pattern. The decorative brass edges around the wings and neck emphasize the artisanal character:
* Origin: Tonalá, Jalisco, Mexico
* Style: Mexican Folk Art
* Dating: second half of the 20th century, circa 1960–1980
* Material: hand-painted ceramic and brass
* Height: 24 cm
* Quantity: 2 pelicans:
The pelicans are in a lovely vintage condition.
A special and decorative pair of Mexican pelicans, appealing to collectors of Tonalá ceramic, Mexican Folk Art and vintage design objects.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Mexico
Style
Folk Art
Material
Brass, Porcelain
Title of artwork
Vintage Tonalá Keramische Pelikanen
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Good condition
Height
24 cm
Width
24 cm
Depth
12 cm
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