#76 • Burnished Clay Vase by Bernadina Rivera Baltazar

Part of Retro Revival: Fine Art, Mid-Century Modern & Vintage Gems Online Auction (timed auction by Lux Auctions)

High bid $40.00

Status: Sold

Category: Art

This burnished clay vase is by Mexican artist, Bernadina Rivera Baltazar, Huancito, Michoacan. Huáncito in the state of Michoacán de Ocampo is an indigenous Purépecha community located on the so-called Tarascan plateau, as a large region is also called, surrounded by mountains, located in the center of the state, and in which there are eleven towns of the same ethnic affiliation. For this reason, this area is also known as “the canyon of the eleven towns.” The burnished clay of Huáncito is enormously popular and its artisans have been recognized as great master craftsmen. This is particularly the case of Elena Felipe Félix and Bernardina Rivera Baltazar.This type of pottery is decorated entirely by hand so that it is unique and no other vase is like this one. The burnished pieces require one firing, while the glazed pieces require two firings. This piece is a deep teal with ivory colored handpainted flowers.  The inside is terra cotta. On the bottom it is signed Bernadian Rivera Baltazar. It measures 8" H. It is free of chips or cracks and is in very good condition. Please view all photos for more details.