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Smiling brightly, an enchanting doll decorates this ceramic wall plaque from Mexico. Maria Isabel Cruz crafts it using the dry rope technique, in which a wax mixture made of magnesium oxide and fat are applied to the outlines of the image or motif prior to glazing. The wax mixture creates a barrier that keeps the different fill colors in the design separate during firing, before burning off to reveal the blackened ceramic beneath. A length of nylon cord on the back provides for easy hanging.
The charming doll originated in Mexico City when many Otomi and Mazahua people migrated to the capital in the 1970s. Due to their unique traditional clothing, the women became known as "Marias." An educational program was established for them and artist Diego Rivera's daughter, Guadalupe Rivera Marin, encouraged crafting these popular rag dolls as a way to generate income in the 1980s. Artisan women took the idea home to their Mazahua and Otomi towns and the dolls became popular throughout Mexico and abroad.
- 0.42 kgs
- 0.9 lbs
- 19.9 cm H x 19.9 cm W x 2 cm D
- 7.75" H x 7.75" W x 0.8" D
- Ceramic, nylon cord
- Signed by the artist
- Intended as wall decor
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Mexico.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
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05/05/2021
"Vibrant"
Beautiful high quality plate, vibrant colors, relief, looks great on the wall. This is the third plate I bought from this artist
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05/01/2021
"Fish under the sun"
I liked the colors of this wall pice for my back deck but when it came I was very impressed with the quality and the deep colors. I will be putting this on the wall of my kitchen. It is very beautiful.
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- Wall decor
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04/17/2021
"These plates are so much fun whimsical"
I love my new plates. I have 3 in my guest room and one in my kitchen
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- Fun and cheerful
- Adds color to any room
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04/17/2021
"Wall hanging"
I purchased 3 of these cute ceramic cat wall art plates. I have them displayed in my guest room and I get many compliments on their cheerfulness. The colors used are just wonderful !!
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- wall art or I also put one in a stand in my kitchen
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Verified Reviewer
04/17/2021
"Absolutely delightful"
I absolutely love this work of art. It is so fun and whimsical. I smile and laugh out loud when I see it. I loved this artists work so much that I have ordered other beautiful pieces and cant wait to receive and display them. Many thanks to the artist and Novica!
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04/16/2021
"Pretty and Prickly"
This plate is a lovely piece of work! It fits nicely with the decor in my sunroom. It is of good quality and the colors are so vivid!
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