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Old Mexican folk painting on amate bark - hand-painted
From €45.98
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Stary meksykański obraz ludowy na korze amate - ręcznie malowany—
€45.98
We invite you to discover a unique piece of folk art from Mexico – an authentic painting hand-painted on traditional amate bark paper. This unique item is a true journey into the depths of Mexican culture and craftsmanship, combining pre-Columbian traditions with a lively, colorful narrative.
The painting depicts a genre scene from the life of a Mexican village, rendered in the characteristic, naive style. The artist, with extraordinary attention to detail and a vivid color palette, captured a moment of everyday life, perhaps a market, a festival, or farm work. The painting was made on amate bark – a material with deep historical roots, used by the indigenous peoples of Mexico (including the Aztecs) to create codices and works of art. The process of obtaining and processing the bark is traditional and labor-intensive, which gives the work additional authenticity and value.
- Material and technique: Hand-painted with paints on amate tree bark (Ficus insipida).
- Condition: The item has a patina of age, which testifies to its age and authenticity. Natural cracking or slight abrasions of the bark may occur, which is typical for this material and adds to its charm.
- Collector's value: This is not just a decoration, but above all an ethnographic and collector's item. It represents a disappearing craft and is a testament to the rich Mexican folk art ("Arte Popular"). Ideal for lovers of naive art, collectors of Latin American art, and those seeking unique, history-rich objects.
