Set of Two Don Mamerto Sánchez Cárdenas Folk Art 'Bottle' Musicians (Saxophone Player & Drummer) from Peru - 14" H X 4.5" W X 3.5" D (Each)

Don Mamerto Sánchez Cárdenas (1942-2023) was a noted artist from Peru who used high quality red and cream clay found in the central Peruvian highlands. Each of his pieces is unique being that he hand-modeled them and utilized the same tools that his father and grandfather used to shape their work. Subject matter includes churches, animals, musicians, and mythical creatures such as mermaids. 

Mamerto's creativity led him to develop art pieces that are today icons of Quinua pottery. Similar pieces of his work are included in the Girard Collection at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Also, he was recognized as a Grand Master of Peruvian Craftsmanship in 2000 and, in 2014, the Ministry of Culture distinguished him as a Meritorious Personality of Culture.

These two vintage 'Bottle' terracotta Peruvian folk-art figurines of musicians are from the Central Highlands. They have high crowned, billed hats, wide hips, jackets with buttons, shoe laces, stylized eyes, eyebrows, each with a musical instrument - one in the shape of a saxophone player and the other a drum/tambor player. Both are in immaculate condition and great for a public or private collection. Display them in a variety of interior settings from Southwestern... to Boho or Coastal Modern.   

Place of Origin: Quinua, Ayacucho, Peru

Date of Manufacture: 1950s-1960s  

Condition: Excellent

Wear: Consistent with age. Please refer to pictures.

Dimensions:

Musician with Horn:

14 in. H X 4.25 in. W X 3.5 in. D

Musician with Drum:

13.75 in. H X 4.5 in. W X 3.5 in. D

Reference:

Museum of International Folk Art

International Folk Art Market (IFAM) Stories

Ruraq Maki, Hecho a Mano

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