Rare Mexican, Burnished Butterfly Vase from Tonala, Jalisco, Mexico

Rare Mexican, Burnished Butterfly Vase from Tonala, Jalisco, Mexico signed by Salvador Vasquez Carmona - 1970's Rustic Folk Art / Clay Pottery It has one small chip on the base. “ Salvador Vasquez is an expert in the techniques of burnished pottery (barro bruñido) and preparing natural dyes. He apprenticed under Jorge Wilmot in Tonalá for over 20 years. Today, he is considered a master among masters and is recognized as the best artisan in Tonalá, even among his peers. He reproduces traditional forms as well as develops new styles. Also, one of the Great Masters of Mexican Folk Art, Salvador’s pieces are part of important collections in museums and galleries throughout Mexico and many other countries. His favorite motifs include St. Santiago Matamoros, suns, moons, flowers and traditional Mexican motifs of eagles devouring snakes, Tastoan dancers and doves“ --- "He specializes in bruñido type pottery painted with natural colors, generally creating large pieces such as flower vases, round cooking pots, large jars called “tibores,” and platters, using locally mined clay in white, black and red, creating pieces with molds and by hand. He has rescued various traditional designs and created new ones. He creates both traditional and innovative designs. One of his favorite motifs is that of Saint James Matamoros, but he also paints geometric designs, suns, stylized flowers, other vegetation, eagles, serpents, Tastoanes dancers and birds such as doves."