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Lot # 10 - Vintage Tonala Mexico Burnished Pottery Head Banks - Signed Pio Solis
| Opening Bid : | $ 5.00 |
| Start Date/Time: | 16-Jun-2026 7:00:00 AM |
| End Date/Time: | 23-Jun-2026 7:09:00 PM |
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| Highest bidder: | -- |
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Description :
This lot features a pair of unique, hand-burnished pottery head banks from Tonala, Mexico. The set includes one larger bank, signed by artist Pio Solis, and one smaller unsigned bank. These decorative pieces showcase traditional Mexican craftsmanship and are perfect for collectors of artisan pottery. Pio Solis is a well-regarded artisan from Tonala, Jalisco, a region world-renowned for its rich tradition of burnished pottery (barro bruñido). Utilizing techniques passed down through generations, Solis creates pieces defined by their smooth, polished surfaces and intricate hand-painted floral or zoomorphic motifs, typically executed in a signature earth-toned palette of ochres, terra cottas, and blacks. His work is recognized for its authentic representation of Tonala's historic ceramic legacy. Dimensions: Large Head: 10.5" H x 10" W x 11" D (Signed Pio Solis) Small Head: 7" H x 6" W x 6.5" D (Unsigned)Artist Biography: Pio Solis
Dimensions : 11 in L x 10 in W x 10.5 in H
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