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Lot # 110 - Mexican Tonala & Nicaraguan Fish Pottery Collection

The largest fish in the group is beautifully detailed with traditional, nature-inspired motifs and is hand-signed by the artist, Elias Regin. Regin is a highly regarded Mexican folk artisan celebrated for his expressive animal figurines, particularly owls, ducks, and aquatic life, decorated with intricate floral and wildlife patterns. The three smaller matching fish complete this beautiful family set.

Nicaraguan Studio Pottery Fish Pot: A stunning, textured ceramic vessel adorned with stylized, incised fish graphics and complete with its original cork stopper. This piece originates from the famous pottery hub of San Juan de Oriente, Nicaragua, capturing traditional Central American studio pottery techniques. It utilizes rich earthy tones and detailed sgraffito-style etchings. The vessel is hand-signed by the artisan, Walter Gallego Potosme, a member of the prominent Potosme-Gallegos multi-generational pottery families who are widely recognized for preserving and elevating Indigenous Nicaraguan ceramic techniques through contemporary wildlife and geometric engravings.

An excellent addition for collectors of global folk art, indigenous ceramics, or unique bohemian home decor.

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Opening Bid :	$ 5.00
Start Date/Time:	16-Jun-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time:	23-Jun-2026 8:49:00 PM
Current bid:	0
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This lot features a striking collection of handcrafted Latin American art pottery, showcasing two distinct regional styles united by aquatic motifs. The set includes a family of Mexican Tonala fish figurines alongside a beautifully detailed Nicaraguan studio pottery piece.

Mexican Tonala Pottery Fish Family: This collection features four charming ceramic fish figurines originating from Tonalá, Jalisco—a world-renowned cradle of Mexican ceramic tradition dating back to the pre-Hispanic era. Authentic Tonala pottery features a signature burnished finish (barro bruñido) achieved by polishing the clay with a pyrite stone before firing to create a soft, elegant sheen rather than a glassy glaze. The largest fish in the group is beautifully detailed with traditional, nature-inspired motifs and is hand-signed by the artist, Elias Regin. Regin is a highly regarded Mexican folk artisan celebrated for his expressive animal figurines, particularly owls, ducks, and aquatic life, decorated with intricate floral and wildlife patterns. The three smaller matching fish complete this beautiful family set.
Nicaraguan Studio Pottery Fish Pot: A stunning, textured ceramic vessel adorned with stylized, incised fish graphics and complete with its original cork stopper. This piece originates from the famous pottery hub of San Juan de Oriente, Nicaragua, capturing traditional Central American studio pottery techniques. It utilizes rich earthy tones and detailed sgraffito-style etchings. The vessel is hand-signed by the artisan, Walter Gallego Potosme, a member of the prominent Potosme-Gallegos multi-generational pottery families who are widely recognized for preserving and elevating Indigenous Nicaraguan ceramic techniques through contemporary wildlife and geometric engravings.

An excellent addition for collectors of global folk art, indigenous ceramics, or unique bohemian home decor.

Dimensions : 10 in L x 4.5 in W x 6 in H

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Lot # 110 - Mexican Tonala & Nicaraguan Fish Pottery Collection

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