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Ceramic Wall Art of a Maria Doll in a Red Dress from Mexico, "Delightful Maria Doll"

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Charming and elegant, a delightful Maria doll wearing a red dress and bows in her hair decorates this ceramic plaque from Mexico. Maria Isabel Cruz creates the piece, crafted using the dry rope technique, in which a wax mixture made of magnesium oxide and fat are applied to the outlines of the image or motif prior to glazing. The wax mixture creates a barrier that keeps the different fill colors in the design separate during firing, before burning off to reveal the blackened ceramic beneath.

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.

  • 0.42 kgs
  • 0.9 lbs
  • 19.8 cm H x 19.7 cm W x 2.2 cm D
  • 7.75" H x 7.75" W x 0.9" D

  • Ceramic
  • Signed by the artist
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Mexico.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Mexicoicon info
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Fran

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10/07/2021

"Grateful gift"

Christmas gift. So excited to give to husbands daughter.

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Delightful Maria Doll, Ceramic Wall Art of a Maria Doll in a Red Dress from Mexico

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  • This was a gift for: Husband's daughter
  • Occasion: Christmas

Katinka

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03/19/2024

"Gotta Love This Chicken"

Absolutely LOVE this chicken plate! Beautiful vibrant colors and exceptional craftmanship.

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Peter

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03/06/2024

"Keep getting better!!"

I now have four of Marias plates and they keep getting cuter every time I order one. Even prettier in person!! Addictive!!

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Peter

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01/12/2024

"Smile maker!"

Cant look at it without smiling! Put it in the kitchen next to the coffeemaker so it can greet you every morning. Beautifully done and makes you smile!Very creative!

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  • Happy way to start the day!

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Teresa

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01/02/2024

"Such a beautiful, fun piece of art!!"

I ordered so many awesome holiday gifts from Novica for others (and myself) that this precious pice of art became my New Years gift to myself! Brings a smile to my face every time I look at it. The colors & the cats expression just bring me joy!

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Angela

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12/17/2023

"Bright and whimsical"

We absolutely love this vibrant and whimsical decorative plate. It brightens up our kitchen.

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