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Baying at the moon, this plump little dog with wrinkled skin replicates those found in shaft tombs throughout western Mexico. Artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association depict the xoloitzcuintli, a cheerful, barkless species prized by ancient man. Sculpted in clay as funerary offerings, they accompanied their masters in death to aid the soul in crossing rivers of blood along the road of the dead. This is a replica of a museum piece from Comala, Colima.
- 0.83 kgs
- 1.8 lbs
- 20 cm H x 12.5 cm W x 22 cm D
- 7.75" H x 4.9" W x 8.75" D
- Stucco on ceramic
- Signed by the artist
- Museum replica(s)
- Made in Mexico.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
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Randy B. Hecht
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06/23/2016
"Mexican memory-holder"
I love Mexico's ancient cultures, archaeology sites, and handicrafts, and I've adopted "Dia de los muertos" as a tradition for remembering my parents, grandparents, and ancestors. As a dog lover, I wanted a representation of my old canine friends, as well, and this figure guards their memory on my Day of the Dead altar and on my bookcase year-round. It has very special meaning for me.
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Comala Dog, Pre-Hispanic Ceramic Sculpture from Mexico
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Ingrid
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02/15/2021
"Perfect!"
This is my second dog from this important group of artisans. I appreciate their work to keep this art alive. Perfectly made and finished. A favorite!
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- Display
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Sarah
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12/21/2019
"You can never have enough!"
This sculptures are amazing, the level of detail, and character that the faces have, is just amazing. I will continue to buy these sculptures! This artist is fantastic, and they are my favourite Xolo sculptures of all time!
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Bomber
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08/09/2017
"Ancient Artwork"
Have always had a great interest in Pre-Hispanic history of the Americas. Showing the great artwork of just one of the great ancient cultures from that part of the world.
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- To admire skill of the artist and meaning of the dog also
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Charles H
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04/16/2024
"Ive wanted a Colima Corn Doggy for some time."
This one is wonderful and it arrived carefully packed.
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Colima Dog with Corn, Ceramic Dog Sculpture Mexican Archaeology Replica
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Charles H
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04/16/2024
"Going into an exhibit on corn."
Very nice piece, a little larger than I expected. Packed for shipment very carefully.
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