From the 40's, this piece doesn't play around: a real set of horns are incorporated into the carving. Contains as much power as whimsy. A first class item of folk art is always alive. that is always the test, and this one aces it. 20" x 18" x 16". Price on request. Corriente cattle are a breed of cattle ...
Designed to be dressed, nay, arrayed, for different festivals, it lives in a nether world, caught between the existence of an object of veneration and that of a doll's. Or a mannequin's. Weathered by use and stripped of its robes, it is revealed as half man and half scaffolding, its elbows enabled to bend from its stuffed ...
Stare at this long and enough and you, too, repent and not end up in that eternal lake of fire. Too late for this poor chained supplicating soul, however. Outstanding example of an animas (souls) figure from Mexico, circa 1900. Gesso over wood. 10”h x 9”w x 9”d. Price on request.
Gessoed and painted and absurdly sweet. Strong work with real soul. Both 8" long, the standing sheep 6" high. Price on request.
Beautiful folk art carving. Every detail of the Christ figure's suffering registered. 24" x 14" x 4" deep. Price on request.
Extraordinary in every way. Incredibly skillful modeling of the head and body. This man is in the throes of a vision. This object of veneration hits the viewer with real force, and actually inspires awe. And more than a little fear. A terrific find. 22' high. Price on request.
Top-notch ecclesiastical figure. Very close to its European model, and so delicately colored. Someone understands babies. Price on request
This skeleton is not for tourists. It knows where its coming from. It knows where you're going to. 15 3/4" high. Base 6 1/2" x 4". Price on request.
Signed by sculptor and wood carver Miguel Magana whose work travelled to America as part of the celebrated exhibition: Mexican Arts An Exhibition Organized for and circulated by The American Federation of Arts 1930-31 22" x 28" overall; open area 15" x 21" sold The exhibition, Mexican Arts (1930), was developed and coordinated by Dwight W. Morrow (U.S. ambassador to ...
Large Mexican Santos from the 18th Century. Good condition though missing hands and part of one foot, patina is striking. 29" high on 10" square base. Wood. Price on request.
Judging by his robes, he's a monk. The missing hands in no way detract from the elegance of this figure. Quite powerful, really. 18th century, new base. 19 1/2" tall. It is 9" x 5 1/2" at the base. Price on request.
Pretty astonishing. really lovely and exactly the right size: 4.5" x 9" x 6". The "it" bag of the season, as far as we're concerned. 1930s-40s. Price on request.
Filled with retablos, or Day of the Dead figures, mixed in with pictures of loved ones, images from old calendars, charms, rosaries, these shrines used to be common to many homes in Mexico. But emptied, they become even more mysterious and inviting, and the invitation is made personally, to you: what will you put in ...
It's gorgeous and it has a huge personality. You really can't blame Eve for what happened. Beautiful Mexican folk art piece. 10 1'/2" tall, 9" diameter. Price on request.
A beautiful horse head. Carved wood sheathed in leather. Glass eyes. Rare and hard to find. Circa 1920. In very nice condition. Price on request.
A beautiful pair of nicely carved Mexican folk art bookends: done in the style of Diego Rivera. SOLD
Pair of Handcarved Bookends "Old Mexico". Wonderful addition to any bookcase. $145.
A great survivor of the 1930's Rancho Craze. Most likely a one of a kind hand carved Charger. Done by an illustrator of the same period. Paint crazed in areas tells its age. Has lived a warm life in Old California. Circa 1933. Original leather whipping. Charger measures 17" diameter. $325.
Bettea Carved Wood Painted Oval Tray 13.5". $45.
The Last Piece from this Great Collection of Colonial Pieces from south of the Border. Unique Hand made Table from Either Mexico or the Guatemalan Area. Legs mimic a Reptile. Other carved Motifs include parrots, Pinwheels and Leaves. Drawers show major amounts of wear. The rear legs are of the same period and may have ...
Another unique pair of bookends, the likes I have never seen before. Amazing detail to the fence, not to mention the wonderful hand painted details. Call for price.
Hand carved and painted Mexican Batea Tray circa 1930's 11.5" $67.50 Using the traditional technique of Quiroga, Michoacán, these bateas have been made in this village for over 450 years. The wooden platters were used for offerings, marriages, dance dramas, processions, parades, and for decoration. These bateas were hollowed out by way of meticulous carvings with small ...