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Decorative Mexican Folk Art: Wooden Plates from Guerrero

March 22, 2012 by Latin American Art Gallery

We’re pleased to offer selection of decorative Mexican folk art and jewelry from many places in Mexico and Latin America including: decorative pottery; Oaxacan tin mirrors and alebrijes (fantastical carved figures); Tarahumara baskets; Dia de los Muertos art; amate (bark) paintings, coconut masks and wooden plates from Guerrero.

Today, we are highlighting the gorgeous work of Agustina Martinez and Agustin Vargas, Nahua Indian artists from Guerrero. We’ve chosen three wooden plates and bowls ranging in size from small to large, ideal for a lovely splash of color as wall décor or placed on a table with fresh fruit or a salad. Each plate is delicately painted on a sturdy wooden plate, sealed with lacquer and signed by the artists. All Agustin’s and Agustina’s salsa bowls, vases, wooden bowls, platters and amate (bark paper) paintings are extremely fine work with vibrant colors. Click on the images to find more details about each item.

 

mexican folk art - small wooden plate
Small Wooden Plate With Calla Lilies
mexican folk art - medium wooden plate
Medium Wooden Plate With Red Fish
mexican folk art - large wooden plate
Very Large Wooden Plate With Fruit Paintings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click our Shop link above to view all of our offerings and to see all the ‘beautiful things’ we have available. Our shop includes information on the origins of each piece and more about the artists. We are happy to answer queries for certain items so feel free to contact us.

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Filed Under: Mexican Folk Art

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Viewing the Art & How it is Made

The tiny chaquira, or seed beads, are applied by coating the surface of a carving or bowl with a beeswax mixture called campeche. The beads are then applied one by one using a needle. The vision of the artist comes to life as the beads are applied.

The beading is perfect with every bead in place. This can easily be seen by hovering over each image where it will expand, showing the incredible detail of this art.

The images may also be clicked to bring up a slideshow of enlarged images. Because smaller size 15 beads are used – called ‘microbeads’ – instead of the larger size 11, greater skill and artistry is required. The quality of the beading is unsurpassed!

Take care not to place this art in hot direct sunlight or near a hot lamp. This may soften the beeswax. Otherwise, with gently handling, this art will stay in perfect shape.


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  • Huichol Folk Art & Jewelry
    • Beaded Crosses
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      • Beaded Bracelets
      • Beaded Earrings
    • Beaded Masks and Figures
    • Beaded Ornaments
    • Beaded Prayer Bowls 'Jicaras'
    • Yarn Art
  • Huichol Native T Shirts
  • Peruvian Gourd Ornaments

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