Description :

A – Ken Edwards Tonalá Vase, Mexico

• Dimensions: 17.5" tall

• Color: Soft gray glaze with hand-painted motifs in green, blue, and brown

• Origin: Signed “Mexico KE” – Ken Edwards, El Palomar Studio, Tonalá, Jalisco, Mexico

• Design: Handcrafted hexagonal decanter-style vase featuring birds, butterflies, and floral elements. Rendered in Ken Edwards’ signature muted palette with fine brush detailing and naturalistic themes.

• Style Notes: A classic example of El Palomar pottery. Elegant, balanced, and richly detailed, showcasing Edwards’ blend of Mexican folk tradition and refined studio artistry.

B – El Palomar Floral Candleholder

• Dimensions: Approx. 7" tall × 5" wide

• Color: Light gray base with soft blue and rust floral decoration

• Origin: Marked “El Palomar Mexico” on base

• Design: Flared ceramic candleholder with delicate floral brushwork over a smooth, semi-gloss glaze. Crafted in the distinctive El Palomar style that complements Ken Edwards’ designs.

• Style Notes: Graceful and symmetrical, this piece exemplifies the hand-painted charm and subtle elegance of mid-century Mexican studio pottery.

C – Oaxacan Alebrije Armadillo

• Dimensions: Approx. 9" long × 6" tall

• Color: Vibrant red with multicolor geometric and floral motifs

• Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico; artist-signed on underside

• Design: Hand-carved wooden figure with intricate painted details, representing the fantastical alebrije tradition of Oaxaca. Each dot and pattern is applied by hand, creating a striking visual rhythm.

• Style Notes: A lively and imaginative creation symbolizing the fusion of myth and artistry in Oaxacan folk carving.

D – Mexican Folk Art Terracotta Fish Sculpture

• Dimensions: Approx. 8" long × 5" tall

• Color: Multicolor enamel with scenes of village life and nature over a terracotta body

• Origin: Likely Tonalá, Jalisco, Mexico

• Design: Hand-modeled clay fish with finely painted figures and decorative motifs. Features a coin slot on top, serving as both sculpture and functional bank.

• Style Notes: A quintessential example of Mexican folk pottery—bright, festive, and full of narrative detail. Collectible for its craftsmanship and character.

E – Tonalá Clay Bird Figurine

• Dimensions: 6.5" wide × 3.5" tall

• Color: Earth tones with blue, black, and terracotta highlights

• Origin: Tonalá, Jalisco, Mexico

• Design: Hand-formed bird figure with hand-painted plumage and expressive eyes. Traditional burnished finish typical of Tonalá’s “barro bruñido” style.

• Style Notes: Subtle and organic, this folk piece captures the essence of Tonalá’s rustic charm and decorative simplicity.

Collection Notes:

A vibrant ensemble of mid-20th-century Mexican folk and studio art, combining the refined artistry of Ken Edwards’ El Palomar ceramics with the colorful storytelling of Oaxacan wood carvings and Tonalá terracotta forms. Together, they celebrate the diversity and creativity of Mexico’s regional craft traditions.