Mexican Fertility Idol _Jackets_&_Ponchos retablos evolved to portray everyday

retablos evolved to portray everyday life and celebrations

They have pretty printed pockets and full button up front

where two skeletal grooms stand arm in arm beneath arches of vivid floral detail

She was unusual in that she was both a woman and a Tibetan

knocker or chime) and two shakers

Mexican Fertility Idol _Jackets_&_Ponchos retablos evolved to portray everydayThese powerful ceramics are made in the traditional 'barro' style. Each idol is fired in a small kiln before then being carefully hand painted. The figure depicted here is based on the goddess Tlazolteotl during the act of childbirth. She is shown with an ornate headdress and surrounded by snakes and serpent heads. A great teaching tool for understanding the history of Mesoamerica. Various colours available