Majolica Style Ceramic Wall Cross with Doll Motif, "Faithful Doll"
This charming wall cross from the Contreras Family is made of ceramic and painted by hand in the time-honored majolica style. The cross features a dainty folk art Maria doll in colorful costume against a background of emerald green.
The charming doll originated in Mexico City when many Otomi and Mazahua people migrated to the capital in the 1970s. Due to their unique traditional clothing, the women became known as "Marias." An educational program was established for them and artist Diego Rivera's daughter, Guadalupe Rivera Marin, encouraged crafting these popular rag dolls as a way to generate income in the 1980s. Artisan women took the idea home to their Mazahua and Otomi towns and the dolls became popular throughout Mexico and abroad.
- 0.38 kgs
- 0.8 lbs
- 29 cm H x 22 cm W x 1 cm D
- 11.5" H x 8.75" W x 0.4" D
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01/10/2021
"The colors are gorgeous!"





Gave this to my daughter for Xmas, she absolutely loves it. It is even more beautiful in person
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10/12/2020
"Summer Year Round!"





Gorgeous artistry, bright and cheery, looks great with fresh cut flowers from my garden. Can also be used as a planter; something trailing would look great in it. Looks like the sunflowers are floating in the pool. Great size, too; not small like so many. Love it!
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Verified Reviewer
09/13/2020
"Photos dont do it justice"





Beautifully made and will make a great addition to my Dia de los Muertos sculptures. Far more lovely in person than the photos. The shipping was fast and the vase extremely well packed. Handwritten thank you card made it a classy touch. Dont miss a chance to buy one of these.
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Verified Reviewer
09/08/2020
"So colorful!"





Photos didn t do it justice. Colors are just beautiful and saturated. Vase has good heft to hold sizable/tall arrangements. Very pleased with my purchase:)
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Verified Reviewer
09/08/2020
"Beautiful"





This is a beautifully done piece. The colors are amazing and it is actually bigger than I expected. I was also impressed with the packaging. It had a long way to travel to get to me so I was a bit concerned if it would make it in one piece. I am very happy with this and will definitely order from this artist again!
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09/08/2020
"Had to order a second one they are so beautiful. E"





Ordered a second one as it is so beautiful.
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