La Cocinera| Hand Sculpted Catrina
La Cocinera| Hand Sculpted Catrina
La Cocinera| Hand Sculpted Catrina

La Cocinera| Hand Sculpted Catrina

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Description

Food is an all around tradition in Mexico. From the ingredients used, and the way in which each dish is prepared, to the person who prepares the food. Typically the kitchen is ruled by the mother or matriarch of the family. Recipes, techniques, and traditions of the Cocina(kitchen) are passed down from one generation to the next.

Dimensions | Specifications
18"high x 8"wide x 5"deep | 46cm x 20cm x 12cm
Weight: 6Lbs | 2.75Kg
Two pieces: Head inserts into Body
Includes Certificate of Authenticity artists signature 

Important Receiving Clause.
Individual Catrina Eleganté are extremely fragile and delicate. Therefore Zenwaro fulfillment team has developed very specific handling information and instructions. These instructions and policies are provided to individual customers and require purchasing customers full consent to follow receiving instructions and understanding of tested handling protocols before moving to the packaging and order fulfillment stage. 

This authentic Catrina sculpture honors "Las Madres de la Cocina" (the mothers of the kitchen). This and all other Catrinas that Sr. Perez sculpts are kiln fired for several hours in a traditional red brick oven. All of the sculptures within our Catrina Elegante collection are original works of art, each is created to represent several different facets of life, beliefs, professions and culture both present and past. 

What's Included.
• The Cocinera Catrina is made up of 2 pieces- Her head and flowing braid are solid with a long metal pin which inserts into the neck of the Catrina's body. Her rich blue apron is covered in red chilis each chili is hand sculpted. Her attire is inspired by beautiful and traditional dresses commonly worn by Cocineras through out Mexico and Latin America. This catrina completely sculpted and painted by hand. 
• COA(certificate of authenticity) signed by the artist confirming that this it is an original work of art. 

This is an original sculpture was crafted completely by hand by the renowned and very talented artist Marcos Perez. 

Components

The La Cocínera Catrina is made up of three pieces.

  • Her head is solid terracotta with a long metal pin which inserts into the neck of the Catrina's solid terracotta body. 
  • COA(certificate of authenticity) signed by the artist Marcos Perez, confirming that it is an original work of art. 

Dimensions

Dimensions | Weight | Specifications

  • 18"tall x 8"wide x 5"depth / 46cm x 20cm x 12cm
  • Weight: 6Lbs | 2.75Kg.
  • *Measurements account for the entire sculpture.

How It's Made

This authentic Catrina sculpture honors "Las Madres de la Cocina" (the mothers of the kitchen). All of the sculptures within our Catrina Elegante collection are original works of art, each is created to represent several different facets of life, beliefs, professions and culture both present and past.

This Catrina is hand sculpted from raw earthenware. After several hours of sculpting and shaping the catrina the raw clay figures. Each figure is then placed in a large traditional red brick oven/kiln that is heated naturally by wood. Individual Catrina figures are fired and cured for several hours. Once properly cured and dried the individual sculptures and their components(accents) are hand painted with a mixture of life-like colors that compliment the raw emotion / look / style or to detail and or extent, depending on the commissioned work. Marcos Perez is the lead sculptor and painting artist for each original Catrina figure. He leads a small group of creative apprentices from his family and greater artisan community of Patzcuaro, Michoacán Mexico. Sr. Perez is a celebrated, accomplished, and award winning artist.

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Artisan Story

Marcos Perez lives in the state of Michoacan and uses the untamed natural beauty that this territory offers as a constant inspiration for the Catrina figures that he sculpts and paints by hand. This authentic Catrina sculpture is part of our Catrina Elegante Collection an exquisite group of fine ceramic sculptures that are inspired by Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) each figure is an original work of art, handmade by artisans located in Michoacán Mexico. 

Señor Perez leads a small group of creative apprentices from his family and greater artisan community of Patzcuaro, Michoacán Mexico. Sr. Perez is a celebrated, accomplished, and award winning artist. His studio grants apprenticing opportunities that provide artists in his community an opportunity to practice their work.

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Care & Handling
Hand-Crafted (FPO)