Folk Art 'Hell'/'Purgatory' Scene from Metepec, Mexico - 3" H X 9" L X 6" W
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The creation of pottery in Metepec maintains many of its traditional techniques which are passed down in pottery-making families known for distinctive design, ornamentation and manufacture.
'Hell/Infierno/Purgatory' scene from Metepec, Mexico, with brightly painted details and 3 ghost-like figures/fantasmas, 7 men/hombres, 3 women/mujeres, and 14 flames/las llamas. This piece is in very good condition and was collected in Mexico during the 1960s. It would be perfect in any Mexican Folk Art collection.
Place of Origin: Metepec, Mexico
Date of Manufacture: 1950s-1960s
Condition: Very Good
Wear: Several small repairs have been made with light paint retouching. Please refer to pictures.
Dimensions: 9 in. L X 6 in. W X 3 in. H
Reference:
The Spirit of Folk Art, Henry Glassie
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