The term "Tonalá Santana Mex Ceramics" refers to pieces of Mexican craftsmanship made in the municipality of Tonalá (in the state of Jalisco) and signed by the artist J. Santana or by members of the Santana family.
These works are famous examples of Mexican popular art (folk art), characterized by handmade decorations that often portray local flora and fauna.
Santana ceramics are famous for their depictions of animals, particularly birds (doves, owls, ducks), fish and butterflies, as well as floral motifs and the typical "Mexican sun".
They follow the tradition of Tonalá, which often uses barro bruñido (burnished clay). This technique does not involve the use of shiny vitreous enamels, but obtains the brilliance by manually smoothing the surface with a hard object before firing. The pieces typically feature neutral, earthy tones such as brown, beige and black, sometimes enhanced with accents of cobalt blue or green.
Tonalá is considered one of Mexico's most important ceramic centers, with a tradition that blends pre-Hispanic techniques and Spanish colonial influences.
In good condition, no traces of repairs or chipping of the ceramic.
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