Busacca Gallery

Antique Mexican Hand Made Mud Carved Wood - Rooster / Cock Bird Figure. This piece of mud pottery appears to be a very older piece of folk art. Probably from an area of Mexico. It is subtly decorated in muted earth tone glazes. He is a handsome and robust fellow, and seems to have quite an effect on the ladies. It is in good vintage condition, with just some small paint damage in a couple of places.

Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_handcrafts_and_folk_art

Mexican handcrafts and folk art is a complex collection of items made with various materials and intended for utilitarian, decorative or other purposes. Some of the items produced by hand in this country include ceramics, wall hangings, vases, furniture, textiles and much more. In Mexico, both crafts created for utilitarian purposes and folk art are collectively known as “artesanía” as both have a similar history and both are a valued part of Mexico’s national identity. Mexico’s artesanía tradition is a blend of indigenous and European techniques and designs. This blending, called “mestizo” was particularly emphasized by Mexico’s political, intellectual and artistic elite in the early 20th century after the Mexican Revolution toppled Porfirio Díaz’s French-style and modernization-focused presidency. Today, Mexican artesanía is exported and is one of the reasons why tourists are attracted to the country.