1970s Tonalá Mexico Ceramic Owl Figurines, Set of 2

Description

Offered is a set of two vintage 1970s burnished ceramic owl figurines from Tonalá in Jalisco, Mexico and created by … more Offered is a set of two vintage 1970s burnished ceramic owl figurines from Tonalá in Jalisco, Mexico and created by Ken Edwards - renowned for his studio, El Palomar. The province is famed for its earth-tone clay and for all the pottery and ceramic art created since the 1950s.

These are both tiny and adorable. The smaller owl has a bird and flower motif on the back, the larger one has a feather motif, and they are typical of the region, as are the colors, made from natural tints native to the area. They are hand-painted and burnished glaze.

The smaller round owl measures 2" tall, 2" wide, 1.5" deep
The larger owl measures 2.75" tall, 2.25" wide, 2" deep less