{"title":"Mexican Pottery","description":"\u003cp\u003eSkill and heart: Mexico's potters and ceramicists quite simply never phone it in. From the classic tourist ware to fine art pieces, these artists, these FAMILIES of artists, never consider turning out any work that isn't full of life, observation, commentary and soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us on a trip through the trip that is Mexican pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mexican-tlaquepaque-casserole","title":"Mexican Tlaquepaque Casserole","description":"\u003cp\u003eMexican Tlaquepaque Casserole Dish, floral decoration. 5 x 13 x 10.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Early California Antiques Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49107414868,"sku":"M1023","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/M1023-22.jpg?v=1503689663"},{"product_id":"tlaquepaque-casserole-with-lid","title":"Tlaquepaque Casserole with Lid","description":"\u003cspan style=\"color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003eBlack Tlaquepaque casserole dish with lid.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Early California Antiques Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49532293716,"sku":"M1028","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/m1028-07.jpg?v=1504203652"},{"product_id":"mexican-hat-dance-mug","title":"Mexican Hat Dance Mug","description":"\u003cspan style=\"color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003eColorful Mexican hat dance mug shows a few traditional scenes.  5.5 x 4.75.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Early California Antiques Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49540194900,"sku":"M1015","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/M1015-35.jpg?v=1504216938"},{"product_id":"mexican-pottery-fish-salt-pepper-shakers","title":"Mexican Pottery Fish Salt \u0026 Pepper Shakers","description":"\u003cspan style=\"color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003eFish salt and pepper shaker set, 1930s-40s.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Early California Antiques Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4213192523817,"sku":"M116","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/M116-1.jpg?v=1512592780"},{"product_id":"sitting-mexican-pottery-salt-shaker","title":"Sitting Mexican Pottery Salt Shaker","description":"\u003cspan style=\"color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003eSitting Mexican Pottery Salt Shaker. Sitting Mexican has a green hat.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Early California Antiques Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4213222572073,"sku":"M120","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/M120-1.jpg?v=1512592955"},{"product_id":"sitting-mexican-pottery-salt-shaker-2","title":"Sitting Mexican Pottery Salt Shaker","description":"\u003cspan style=\"color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003eSitting Mexican Pottery Salt Shaker. Sitting Mexican has a terra cotta hat.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Early California Antiques Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4213286174761,"sku":"M122","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/M121-1_382888a1-47a7-4d41-976a-e43527460f89.jpg?v=1512593407"},{"product_id":"mexican-tlaquapaque-10-75-green-divided-plate","title":"Mexican Tlaquapaque 10.75″ Green Divided Plate","description":"\u003cspan style=\"color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003eMexican Tlaquepaque 10.75″ green divided plate depicting a yellow rabbit, brown platypus, and blue civet.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Early California Antiques Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4214265905193,"sku":"M139","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/M139-1.jpg?v=1512598679"},{"product_id":"mexican-tlaquepaque-10-75-green-divided-plate","title":"Mexican Tlaquepaque 10.75″ Green Divided Plate","description":"\u003cspan style=\"color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003eMexican Tlaquepaque 10.75″ green divided plate depicting a brown rabbit, yellow platypus, and blue civet.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Early California Antiques Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4214290579497,"sku":"M140","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/M140-1.jpg?v=1512598929"},{"product_id":"oaxaca-drip-ware-15-charger","title":"Oaxaca Drip Ware 15″ Charger","description":"\u003cspan style=\"color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003eOaxaca Drip Ware 15″ Charger. Circa 1930’s.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Early California Antiques Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4215746199593,"sku":"M250","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/M250-1.jpg?v=1512610443"},{"product_id":"mexican-pinwheel-decorated-salad-plates","title":"Mexican Pinwheel decorated salad plates","description":"\u003cspan style=\"color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003eSet of five Mexican Pinwheel decorated salad plates circa 1940. Plates measure 7″ diameter. (price is for the set)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Early California Antiques Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4229283250217,"sku":"M253","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/M253-1.jpg?v=1512675583"},{"product_id":"tlaquepaque-rare-party-tray","title":"Tlaquepaque RARE Party Tray","description":"\u003cspan style=\"color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003eSuper fun, Tlaquepaque RARE Party Tray with a cute pig center piece. Great condition, almost never used. Tray measures 17″ wide x 15″ deep.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Early California Antiques Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4230922895401,"sku":"M310","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/M310-1.jpg?v=1512684577"},{"product_id":"tlaquepaque-1930-s-5-5-blue-plate-a-sleeping-dog-lies","title":"Tlaquepaque 1930’s 5.5″ Blue Plate: A Sleeping Dog Lies…","description":"\u003cspan style=\"color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003eWonderful 1930’s Tlaquepaque 5.5″ Blue Plate depicting an eerie-looking black dog sleeping.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Early California Antiques Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4231452753961,"sku":"M317","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/M317-1.jpg?v=1512687291"},{"product_id":"tlaquepaque-1930-s-5-5-blue-plate","title":"Tlaquepaque 1930’s 5.5″ Blue Plate","description":"\u003cspan style=\"color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003e1930’s Tlaquepaque 5.5″ beautiful blue plate with a cute Mexican girl selling fruit from a sombrero basket on her head.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Early California Antiques Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4231483850793,"sku":"M318","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/M318-1.jpg?v=1512687472"},{"product_id":"mexican-burnish-ware-set-of-3-trays","title":"Mexican Burnish Ware Set of 3 Trays","description":"\u003cspan style=\"color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003eMexican Burnish Ware Set of 3 Trays, with great details of desert scenes painted on each. Trays measure 8″ x 7″, 9″ x 8″, and 12.5″ x 10.5″.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Early California Antiques Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4232235843625,"sku":"M322","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/M322-1.jpg?v=1512690709"},{"product_id":"tlaquepaque-spice-shakers","title":"Tlaquepaque Spice Shakers","description":"\u003cspan style=\"color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003ePair of Tlaquepaque Spice Shakers.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Early California Antiques Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4376263065641,"sku":"M365","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/M365-1.jpg?v=1513291327"},{"product_id":"mexican-dripwear-oaxacan-green-pitcher","title":"Mexican Dripwear Oaxacan Green Pitcher","description":"\u003cspan style=\"color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003eMexican Dripwear Oaxacan Pitcher in a beautiful green base with subtle blue and yellow glaze drips. Pitcher measures 7″ x 8″ diameter.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Early California Antiques Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4377404735529,"sku":"M380","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/M380-1.jpg?v=1513295273"},{"product_id":"mexican-dripwear-oaxacan-double-handled-lidded-sugar-bowl","title":"Mexican Dripwear Oaxacan Double Handled Lidded Sugar Bowl","description":"\u003cspan style=\"color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003eMexican Dripwear Oaxacan Double Handled Lidded Sugar Bowl. Bowl measures 6″ x 6″ diameter. Flee bite on rim of lid.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Early California Antiques Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4378320961577,"sku":"M385","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/M385-1.jpg?v=1513298798"},{"product_id":"mexican-tlaquepaque-scalloped-edged-stacking-bowls","title":"Mexican Tlaquepaque Scalloped Edged Stacking Bowls","description":"\u003cspan style=\"color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003ePair of Mexican Tlaquepaque Scalloped Edged Stacking Bowls. 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A superb modernist work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eThe work of Herón Martínez Mendoza of Acatlán de Osorio  (b.1918-d.1990) has become greatly admired and is sought after by many private collectors, as well as museums.  Particularly intriguing about this artist is the fact that although born to the craft, Martínez initially fought his “calling,” but when forced to accept it, he went on to become one of Mexico’s truly exceptional artisans in clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eSerious collectors like to know the “provenance” of the items they are collecting, and with respect to Martínez’s work, they are fortunate. Although many of the best Mexican craftsmen have died leaving behind little information on their backgrounds and inspirations, Martínez’s early life and work have been documented by Carlos Espejel, former Director of the Museo Nacional de Artes e Industrias Populares in Mexico City, and folk art writers Lenore Mulryan and Louanna Lackey. Since there is a comparative “wealth” of material relating to Martínez’s background and the factors which influenced his creativity, collectors can explore the literature in the attached bibliography which was compiled by David Farmer.  It is definitely worth the effort as a fascinating story is to be found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"id6\" style=\"border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; caret-color: #373737; color: #373737; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003ePhases of Creativity:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eAs with many craftsmen, Martínez’s work evolved over time. In fact, initially he was reluctant to follow in his family’s footsteps and become a potter.  He tried a variety of other lines of work, but nothing came of them, and when he married, he decided to go back to the “family business” of creating things with clay. Starting with utilitarian pieces, he designed a container to carry water, and his design, which prevented the handles from breaking, was so successful that people lined up to buy them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eThis success moved him into making pots and planters, and over time, these became more and more creative as he changed their forms to represent animals, fish and various types of birds. As interest in his work grew and folk art stores sought his work, he let his burgeoning creativity loose to make different types of much more complex and sophisticated pieces.  (Please note that the phases described below blended into one another.  Thus, at times, one could find white\/colored pieces along with black clay candle holders, and later  alongside burnished pieces.  One never knew what one would find in Martínez’s taller.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eWhite Period:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eThe earlier work, called by some “the white period,” had a white background made of bisque ware and covered with a coat of gesso “blanco” – a chalky looking plaster. These white slip bases were often decorated with acrylic paints in vivid colors, with much of the painting done by Martínez’s wife, Olivia. The choice of materials was very wise as years later, the white retains its clarity, and the colors remain bright. Many of the early trees of life and candelabra were quite large, and although seemingly fragile, a surprising number of them have survived well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eThis early work has become particularly collectible. Martínez’s fantastic imagination is evident in the widely varied pieces produced during this period. He seemed to be influenced by everything he saw. He even admitted that his dreams were sources of inspiration. He also commented that his trees of life with religious themes were inspired after viewing religious stamps in an album owned by one of his wife’s relatives. Some of the designs prized by collectors include nativity scenes, the Virgin of Guadalupe, Adam and Eve, the flight into Egypt, and altar pieces for the Day of Kings. Non-religious themes include circus figures, such as trapeze artists stacked on one another’s backs, stacked animals and also charming figures of people holding jugs, animals and birds. Some of the more elaborate pieces are decorated on both sides so they can be used as centerpieces. This “white period” clearly was one of the pinnacles of Martínez’s work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eBurnished Period:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eThe 1950s brought another source of inspiration which was to last for the rest of Martínez’s life. Archaeologists visited the area to do excavations. They found numerous clay shards, which had been highly burnished and imprinted with pre-Hispanic designs. Martínez was very taken with the burnished look of the clay and sought out a potter in the area who was one of the last to know how to give clay the burnished look he admired. He learned the skill, and his work became distinguished by a rich brown The sheen (almost a cinnamon color). He added pre-Hispanic motifs, which included patterns and designs of the glyphs and step frets found by the archaeologists. His array of forms using the rich brown color and angular patterns was phenomenal–every kind of animal, bird, person, and fish was transformed into whimsical candelabras and planters. Walking into his studio with all the different kinds of creatures conjured up by Martínez was like going into a land of clay fantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eCeramic pieces out of black clay pottery were also produced in Martínez’s taller (probably the 1950s up to the 1970s.  These resembled those produced in Coyotepec, Oaxaca.   According to author James Norman, unlike the Coyotepec pottery, which gets its rich metallic black color from kiln-smudging and hand burnishing, the pieces produced in Acatlán were given a black slip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eWhile it has become more difficult to find the pieces from  earlier periods (including the painted figures and large trees of life),  it is easier to find  smaller pieces from the burnished period.  These run the gamut from pots, wall plaques, and churches to zoomorphic pieces (“animales fantasticos” or “animales grotéscos”).  For the most part, the latter took the form of candelabros (candle holders) which have a central animal figure for support.  Mounted on these are other creatures, sometimes forming pyramid shapes.  Lizards, birds, octopi, armadillos, horses, giraffes, dinosaurs and even rodents are among the fanciful depictions. Just about any creature in the animal or bird kingdoms was “fair game” for Martínez’s boundless imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eBio courtesy of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.heronmartinez.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #5ea0b4; text-decoration: none;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLee Price Arellano\u003c\/a\u003e. (Use of the bio info from heronmartinez.com does not presume authentication from Lee Price Arellano, however, Early California Antiques has had the items authenticated by Mexican Folk Art experts in L.A. and Santa Fe.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Heron Martinez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8104486928482,"sku":"M2005","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/M2005-08.jpg?v=1522956459"},{"product_id":"mexican-calderone-small-car","title":"Mexican Calderone Small Car","description":"Mexican Calderone Small Car, folk art, pottery. Cute and colorful little car with driver. 6 x 4 x 4.","brand":"Early California Antiques Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8144835608674,"sku":"M2015","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/M2015-30.jpg?v=1524768071"},{"product_id":"mexican-tlaquepaque-black-plate-siesta-scene","title":"Mexican Tlaquepaque Black Plate - Siesta Scene","description":"Mexican Tlaquepaque Black Plate - Siesta Scene, man in sombrero under the palms. Circa 1930s. 6.5\" diameter. Couple of nicks on underside, pls see all photos.","brand":"Early California Antiques Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8228544872546,"sku":"M2032","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/M2032-01.jpg?v=1528916502"},{"product_id":"mexican-tlaquepaque-black-plate-siesta-man-with-house","title":"Mexican Tlaquepaque Black Plate - Siesta Man with House","description":"Mexican Tlaquepaque Black Plate - Siesta Man with House, 6.5\", circa 1930s. Sombrero man, blue house. Great condition.","brand":"Early California Antiques Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8228641767522,"sku":"M2034","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/M2034-07.jpg?v=1528918349"},{"product_id":"mexican-tlaquepaque-black-plate-man-with-donkey-three-trees-cactus","title":"Mexican Tlaquepaque Black Plate - Man with Donkey, Three Trees, Cactus","description":"Mexican Tlaquepaque Black Plate - Man with Donkey, Three Trees, Cactus. 6.5\" diameter, circa 1930s, classic. See photos, underside tiny nick.","brand":"Early California Antiques Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8228703338594,"sku":"M2037","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/M2037-16.jpg?v=1528919740"},{"product_id":"mexican-tlaquepaque-black-plate-man-with-jug-on-head-cactus","title":"Mexican Tlaquepaque Black Plate - Man with Jug on Head, Cactus","description":"Mexican Tlaquepaque Black Plate - Man with Jug on Head, Cactus, 6.5\" diameter, circa 1930s. Check all photos, underside.","brand":"Early California Antiques Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8228711759970,"sku":"M2038","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/M2038-19.jpg?v=1528920093"},{"product_id":"mexican-tlaquepaque-blue-platter","title":"Mexican Tlaquepaque Blue Charger","description":"\u003cp\u003eMexican Tlaquepaque Blue Charger, with charming Mexican scene, house, palms, cactus. 17 x 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: #373737; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003eWe so admire the inexhaustible inventiveness of the Mexican craftsperson: thousands upon thousands of these pieces of tourist ware were turned out in their time and every one of them is different and full of fantasy and life. Here, a church looks out at a willow-ish tree and a stand of cacti against a deep brilliant blue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Early California Antiques Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8246515302498,"sku":"M2044","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/M2044-98.jpg?v=1530140271"},{"product_id":"heron-martinez-animal-candelabra","title":"Heron Martinez Animal Candelabra","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"id5\" style=\"border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; caret-color: #373737; color: #373737; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eHeron Martinez Animal Candelabra, pottery, 10 x 9 x 10. Great patina, superb example of this fine craftsman\/artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eThe work of  Herón Martínez Mendoza of Acatlán de Osorio  (b.1918-d.1990) has become greatly admired and is sought after by many private collectors, as well as museums.  Particularly intriguing about this artist is the fact that although born to the craft, Martínez initially fought his “calling,” but when forced to accept it, he went on to become one of Mexico’s truly exceptional artisans in clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eSerious collectors like to know the “provenance” of the items they are collecting, and with respect to Martínez’s work, they are fortunate. Although many of the best Mexican craftsmen have died leaving behind little information on their backgrounds and inspirations, Martínez’s early life and work have been documented by Carlos Espejel, former Director of the Museo Nacional de Artes e Industrias Populares in Mexico City, and folk art writers Lenore Mulryan and Louanna Lackey. Since there is a comparative “wealth” of material relating to Martínez’s background and the factors which influenced his creativity, collectors can explore the literature in the attached bibliography which was compiled by David Farmer.  It is definitely worth the effort as a fascinating story is to be found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"id6\" style=\"border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; caret-color: #373737; color: #373737; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003ePhases of Creativity:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eAs with many craftsmen, Martínez’s work evolved over time. In fact, initially he was reluctant to follow in his family’s footsteps and become a potter.  He tried a variety of other lines of work, but nothing came of them, and when he married, he decided to go back to the “family business” of creating things with clay. Starting with utilitarian pieces, he designed a container to carry water, and his design, which prevented the handles from breaking, was so successful that people lined up to buy them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eThis success moved him into making pots and planters, and over time, these became more and more creative as he changed their forms to represent animals, fish and various types of birds. As interest in his work grew and folk art stores sought his work, he let his burgeoning creativity loose to make different types of much more complex and sophisticated pieces.  (Please note that the phases described below blended into one another.  Thus, at times, one could find white\/colored pieces along with black clay candle holders, and later  alongside burnished pieces.  One never knew what one would find in Martínez’s taller.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eWhite Period:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eThe earlier work, called by some “the white period,” had a white background made of bisque ware and covered with a coat of gesso “blanco” – a chalky looking plaster. These white slip bases were often decorated with acrylic paints in vivid colors, with much of the painting done by Martínez’s wife, Olivia. The choice of materials was very wise as years later, the white retains its clarity, and the colors remain bright. Many of the early trees of life and candelabra were quite large, and although seemingly fragile, a surprising number of them have survived well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eThis early work has become particularly collectible. Martínez’s fantastic imagination is evident in the widely varied pieces produced during this period. He seemed to be influenced by everything he saw. He even admitted that his dreams were sources of inspiration. He also commented that his trees of life with religious themes were inspired after viewing religious stamps in an album owned by one of his wife’s relatives. Some of the designs prized by collectors include nativity scenes, the Virgin of Guadalupe, Adam and Eve, the flight into Egypt, and altar pieces for the Day of Kings. Non-religious themes include circus figures, such as trapeze artists stacked on one another’s backs, stacked animals and also charming figures of people holding jugs, animals and birds. Some of the more elaborate pieces are decorated on both sides so they can be used as centerpieces. This “white period” clearly was one of the pinnacles of Martínez’s work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eBurnished Period:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eThe 1950s brought another source of inspiration which was to last for the rest of Martínez’s life. Archaeologists visited the area to do excavations. They found numerous clay shards, which had been highly burnished and imprinted with pre-Hispanic designs. Martínez was very taken with the burnished look of the clay and sought out a potter in the area who was one of the last to know how to give clay the burnished look he admired. He learned the skill, and his work became distinguished by a rich brown The sheen (almost a cinnamon color). He added pre-Hispanic motifs, which included patterns and designs of the glyphs and step frets found by the archaeologists. His array of forms using the rich brown color and angular patterns was phenomenal–every kind of animal, bird, person, and fish was transformed into whimsical candelabras and planters. Walking into his studio with all the different kinds of creatures conjured up by Martínez was like going into a land of clay fantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eCeramic pieces out of black clay pottery were also produced in Martínez’s taller (probably the 1950s up to the 1970s.  These resembled those produced in Coyotepec, Oaxaca.   According to author James Norman, unlike the Coyotepec pottery, which gets its rich metallic black color from kiln-smudging and hand burnishing, the pieces produced in Acatlán were given a black slip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eWhile it has become more difficult to find the pieces from  earlier periods (including the painted figures and large trees of life),  it is easier to find  smaller pieces from the burnished period.  These run the gamut from pots, wall plaques, and churches to zoomorphic pieces (“animales fantasticos” or “animales grotéscos”).  For the most part, the latter took the form of candelabros (candle holders) which have a central animal figure for support.  Mounted on these are other creatures, sometimes forming pyramid shapes.  Lizards, birds, octopi, armadillos, horses, giraffes, dinosaurs and even rodents are among the fanciful depictions. Just about any creature in the animal or bird kingdoms was “fair game” for Martínez’s boundless imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eBio courtesy of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.heronmartinez.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #5ea0b4; text-decoration: none;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLee Price Arellano\u003c\/a\u003e. (Use of the bio info from heronmartinez.com does not presume authentication from Lee Price Arellano, however, Early California Antiques has had the items authenticated by Mexican Folk Art experts in L.A. and Santa Fe.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Heron Martinez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13094243237986,"sku":"M2055","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/M2055-50.jpg?v=1534962930"},{"product_id":"mexican-talavera-tile-rugerio-man-saddling-donkey","title":"Mexican Talavera Tile - Rugerio - Man Saddling Donkey","description":"Mexican Talavera Tile - Rugerio - Sombrero Man Saddling Donkey, circa 1941, signed, blue border. Perfect accent. 6 x 6.","brand":"Early California Antiques Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13115848884322,"sku":"M2060","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/M2060-97.jpg?v=1535051337"},{"product_id":"mexican-rugerio-talavera-tile-church","title":"Mexican Rugerio Talavera Tile - Church","description":"Mexican Rugerio Talavera Tile - Church, signed, beautiful blue border and scene, perfect accent. 6 x 6.","brand":"Early California Antiques Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13115981529186,"sku":"M2063","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/M2063-08.jpg?v=1535053101"},{"product_id":"mexican-talavera-tile-two-spire-church","title":"Mexican Talavera Tile - Two Spire Church","description":"Mexican Talavera Tile - Two Spire Church, signed \"G Mexico,\" blue border, stunning. 6 x 6.","brand":"Early California Antiques Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13116116009058,"sku":"M2065","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/M2065-15.jpg?v=1535054167"},{"product_id":"tlaquepaque-black-vase-with-parrots","title":"Tlaquepaque Black Vase with Parrots","description":"Tlaquepaque Black Vase with Parrots, circa 1930s. See all photos for condition. 7 x 7 x 7.","brand":"Early California Antiques Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19522982379618,"sku":"M2104","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/M2104-15.jpg?v=1549587508"},{"product_id":"tlaquepaque-black-slender-vase","title":"Tlaquepaque Black Slender Vase","description":"Tlaquepaque Black Slender Vase, nicely decorated with desert scene, cactus and donkey. Circa 1930s, 8 x 5 x 5.","brand":"Early California Antiques Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19523011477602,"sku":"M2105","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/M2105-20.jpg?v=1549587982"},{"product_id":"tlaquepaque-green-casserole-c-1930s","title":"Tlaquepaque Green Casserole c 1930s","description":"A really exceptional piece of pre-war Mexican tourist ware. Spectacular decorations. 16 x 10 x 7.","brand":"Early California Antiques Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19645155934306,"sku":"M2107","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/M2107-61.jpg?v=1550354136"},{"product_id":"hexagonal-plate-from-guadalajara-hilton-1960s","title":"Hexagonal Plate from Guadalajara Hilton 1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1964, the newly opened Guadalajara Hilton was such a big deal that it starred, well, was featured prominently, in a film, \"Guadalajara En Verano\" that was basically about cross cultural romancing while not missing out on any of the sights of the city or Lake Chapala. And here we have a specially designed dinner plate for the hotel restaurant, Cena Mexicana. And it's a glorious mix of Mexican and Mod. We truly dig it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11\" x 11\" x 1\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Early California Antiques Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29448412725346,"sku":"M2115","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/M2115-11.jpg?v=1564272081"},{"product_id":"guadalajara-hilton-restaurant-hexagonal-petatillo-plate-1960s","title":"Guadalajara Hilton Restaurant Hexagonal Petatillo Plate 1960s","description":"The Hilton opening in Guadalajara was a very big deal and this lovely plate designed for its Cena Mexicana restaurant rose to the occasion: a marvelous mixture of Mod and Mexicanismo. 11\" x 11\" x 1\".","brand":"Early California Antiques Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29449352314978,"sku":"M2116","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/products\/M2116-16.jpg?v=1751496011"},{"product_id":"mexican-pottery-figure-bookend-women-with-shawl","title":"Mexican Pottery Figure Bookend Women With Shawl M2121","description":"\u003cp\u003eCirca 1930. 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