Ceramic Figurines Mexican Folk Art Collectible Ocumicho Devil Mask/Snake/Lizard
And collectible was made by Oc tavio Esteban Reyes. He learned this wonderful folk art from his native Ocumicho. He resides in Ocumicho, Michoacán, Mexico. The devil mask has two snakes. The chin also has a protruding scary. The teeth are white and creepy.
The colors are amazing and detailed. Ocumicho diablitos or little devils are important to the region's religious celebrations.
Popular with collectors, well-conceived diablitos can provide a dependable income to traditional artists and Octavio stands out as one of the region's best. The traditional technique for making Ocumicho. Art starts with local clay, which is abundant in this area of.The clay is shaped by hand into figurines, which are then painted with brushes made of human hair. The devils are used mainly in two holidays in the Ocumicho region, Christmas and Holy Week, where they appear in dances and as decoration. Octavio, who began making mermaids, fish and diablitos at the age of 12, now runs a family workshop in his hometown. His diablitos or little devils are favorites locally and around Mexico, across the country including in Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, and Mexico City. On the back of the mask due to.
Of the clay done in the kiln. This does not affect the mask. This is a fun ceramic piece can be added to your home, of an office or as a gift.
We will make that your mask are. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Latin American\Mexico\Pottery". The seller is "laurabruce2" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Handmade: Yes
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
- Culture: Mexican
- Provenance: Ownership History Available
- Brand: Octavio Esteban Reyes