Ceramic/Pottery Jar Ventura Hernandez Mexican Collectible Folk Art Open Mouth

• Master Potter J. Ventura Hernandez Benitz Large Ceramic Vessel/Jar
• Measurements:
• Height- 12 3/4"
• Width- 11 1/2"
• Opening- 5 1/2"
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• This amazing vessel is an example of Ventura's work long time work.
• The vessel, which should be used for decor only, is shaped like a head with an opening mouth.
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• The details are charming.
• The face hand formed along with Pre Hispanic symbols around the neck and a wonderful Pre- Hispanic animal in the back.
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• While both Santa Clara and Cuanajo are located in close proximity to Lake Pátzcuaro, other towns and villages farther away also have their own native crafts.
• In Zinapécuaro, J. Ventura Hernández Benítez remains solidly committed to his ceramic business as he has been for 40 years.
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• The workshop's rustic brick walls, held up a corrugated metal roof, have his creations which seemed to shine in the heat.
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• Homemade plaster molds, pots, vases and pitchers that required weeks of labor, lay about the shop in the hypnotic chaos of a true artisan.
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• This vessel will be a wonderful addition to any home, office or as a special gift for someone special.
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• We will make sure the vessel/jar is extremely well packed and insured.

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