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Featured Tesoros This week

4/3/2020

 

Birth & Death of Christ

​Early Angelica Vasquez Cruz figure done in Santa Maria Atzompa, Oaxaca. This incredibly gifted mother of four had to endure the misfortune of working in the patriarchal studio of Don Antonio (Teodoro Blanco’s husband), her then father-in-law, hence his initials on the piece. However, this is very much the hand of Angelica. A rare, early piece before she gained artistic independence. 11" tall, Approximate 8" at widest.
Available on our Folk Art Pottery Page.

​Castillo Tree of Life Candle-Holder

Very Sweet Single Alfonso Arbol with Bunny. This 1970’s piece is in Good to Very Good Vintage condition. 10, 1/2 inches tall and 7, 1/2 inches wide. US (mainland) shipping/insurance is included.
Find it on our Trees of Life Page.

Lady from the Lake

​Lady from the Lake, believed to be a madonna made in Michoacán. Vintage ceramic mold-made fired.  She measures 6 ,3/4 inches tall and approximately 6, 3/4 inches wide. 
You'll find her available on our Saints & Sinners Page.

1950's Matilde Poulat Sterling Pendent and Chain 

Sterling silver pendent/pinback featuring lovebirds with coral and turquoise beads and original "Matl" nameplate, mark. Prior owner Included a Sterling silver (marked) Mexican chain, It measures over 16 inches if removed. Pendent measures 3 Inches tall by 2, 1/8 inches wide.
Available on our Jewelry Page.

​Sterling Silver Virgin Of Guadalupe Pendant

Stunning, Sterling oxidized pendant is surrounded by sterling flowers and (marked) back plate. Piece measures over 3 inches tall and over 1, 1/2 inches wide.
​Available on our Jewelry Page. 

​1950's Emma Melendez Sterling Pin

Charming Modernist Taxco Pinback featuring a Serenading Charro. Marked with Emma and Taxco Stamp, This Sterling Silver Pin by Emma Melendez is 2 ,1/4 inches wide at Pin Bar and hanging 1 ,5/8 Diameter circle. Purchase on our Jewelry Page.

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