Tonalá Burnished Nativity (11 Pieces)
Tonalá Burnished Nativity (11 Pieces)
Tonalá Burnished Nativity (11 Pieces)
Tonalá Burnished Nativity (11 Pieces)
Tonalá Burnished Nativity (11 Pieces)

Tonalá Burnished Nativity (11 Pieces)


Collection

Jean Mikeska Collection


Identifier

M1043


Artist

Unknown


Description

11 Piece Nativity scene from Tonalá, Mexico. Burnished Clay painted with slip in earth tones ( Black, red & white). Includes a woman in a dress, probably Mary (W: 4 in. H: 6 in. L: 4 in. ), Joseph (W: 2.5 in. H: 8 in. L: 2.5 in.), Baby Jesus (W: 2 in. H: 1 in. L: 3 in.), Baby Jesus' Basket (W: 4 in. H: 2 in. L: 3 in.), Small Animal single (W: 1 in. H: 1 in. L: 1 in.), small animal double (W: 2 in. H: 2 in. L: 2 in.), child carrying bread (W: 3 in. H: 6 in. L: 2 in. ), child carrying fish (W: 2 in. H: 5 in. L: 3 in.), and three wise men (W: 2.5 in. H: 8 in. L: 2.5 in.).


Medium

Barro Bruñido (Burnished Clay)

Inscription

"Made in Mexico" sticker

Where Made (Region)

Tonalá

Where Made (Country)

Mexico

Related place

Mexico

Name of Donor

Jean Mikeska