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Simply stunning, lovingly and painstakingly detailed. I cannot find another clay art nativity from Mexico that is this beautiful and intricate . Each face and character and animal is a work of art.
The pictures are the best description. The only piece that is marked is the bottom of the Christ Child - stamped H Burros Artifectos Tonala Jal (Jalisco) Mexico.
These are made of raw clay, no glaze. Hand sculpted. They are small - the shorted piece is about an inch and the tallest 4 inches. 15 pieces in all. The only flaw I could find is that one lamb is missing a leg. They are very delicate so I will wrap each piece with extreme care for shipping.
You will marvel at the artistry here and hopefully enjoy this and pass it down as a family heirloom
I was unable to find out very much about the shop or year or artist of these beautiful nativity figures. Please share if you read this and can shed more information and light on the artist and the shop it came from in Tonala.
