Tonalá Bird – Mexican Folk Art
This hand-crafted Tonalá bird originates from the town of Tonalá in Jalisco, Mexico—an area renowned for its rich ceramic traditions. Created in the 1950s or 60s, the piece reflects the distinct style of Mexican folk art, where decorative motifs and animal forms are deeply rooted in cultural storytelling and everyday life.
With its rounded form and hand-painted details, this ceramic bird captures the charm and spontaneity typical of Tonalá ware—an expressive blend of function, folklore, and artistry.
Origin: Tonalá, Jalisco, Mexico
Period/Style: Folk Art
Date: 1950s / 60s
Material: Ceramic
Dimensions: 11.5cm height × 14.5cm width
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This hand-crafted Tonalá bird originates from the town of Tonalá in Jalisco, Mexico—an area renowned for its rich ceramic traditions. Created in the 1950s or 60s, the piece reflects the distinct style of Mexican folk art, where decorative motifs and animal forms are deeply rooted in cultural storytelling and everyday life.
With its rounded form and hand-painted details, this ceramic bird captures the charm and spontaneity typical of Tonalá ware—an expressive blend of function, folklore, and artistry.
Origin: Tonalá, Jalisco, Mexico
Period/Style: Folk Art
Date: 1950s / 60s
Material: Ceramic
Dimensions: 11.5cm height × 14.5cm width
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This hand-crafted Tonalá bird originates from the town of Tonalá in Jalisco, Mexico—an area renowned for its rich ceramic traditions. Created in the 1950s or 60s, the piece reflects the distinct style of Mexican folk art, where decorative motifs and animal forms are deeply rooted in cultural storytelling and everyday life.
With its rounded form and hand-painted details, this ceramic bird captures the charm and spontaneity typical of Tonalá ware—an expressive blend of function, folklore, and artistry.
Origin: Tonalá, Jalisco, Mexico
Period/Style: Folk Art
Date: 1950s / 60s
Material: Ceramic
Dimensions: 11.5cm height × 14.5cm width
+ Shipping Info