Folk Art

Folk Art

Beautifully executed Elba Leon Oaxacan figure.  Hand burnished details add a gorgeous shine to the otherwise matte surface.  16″ tall.  $425.00  DSC_0010

Beautiful Elba Leon hand burnished black pottery figure representing one of the seven regions of Oaxaca.  Stands 15″ tall.  425.00  DSC_0009

Exquisite work in this 17 1/2″ tall figure. Hand burnished with quartz to add shiney details in the black clay. Firing with the feet makes this twice as delicate in the process. $850.00 DSC_0008

Beautiful details in black pottery by Elba Leon, representing one of the seven regions of Oaxaca.  DSC_0007Stands 14″ tall.  $425.00

DSC_0031Elba Leon is one of the premier artists from San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca.  She is the niece of reknown artist Magdalena Pedro Martinez.  Her amazingly detailed  figures  and pots in the black pottery style have earned her fantastic recognition.  Her work continuously wins national competitions.

All works are one of a kind…

All works are one of a kind and flaws are common in folk art. Due to the delicate nature of many of these works, we will recommend that we do not ship some of the featured items. We also have several other pieces in our store from each of these artists. If you are interested in seeing other pieces or sizes, please email us at cosas@cosasonline.com. Shipping costs not included.