Frida Campesina Catrina | Hand Sculpted Catrina Figure

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Description

Frida Campesina "Country Girl" Khalo, is the latest rendition of our Frida Khalo Catrina figures. This piece of cultural art is hand sculpted from raw clay, after sculpting and shaping the catrina it is then kiln fired for several hours in a traditional large red brick oven. After the kiln fire is completed, this particular sculpture was painted by hand in variation of natural paints mixed, finished, and applied in manner to give the figure an authentic appearance. Gold enamel applied over the flowers and dress, the mixture of stain and color on face/hands and shawl add depth and provide vivid detail unlike any other artist can. This is an original work of art part of our Catrina Elegante collection.

Dimensions | Specifications
19"high x 8"wide x 8"deep | 48.25cm x 20cm x 17cm
Weight: 8Lbs | 3.75Kg
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. 

What's Included.
• Frida Catrina is made up of 2 pieces- The body has attached parakeet, 2 monkeys, and collage marigold flowers towards the base. The head is solid with a long metal pin which inserts into the neck of the Catrina's body.
• COA(certificate of authenticity) signed by the artist confirming that this it is an original work of art. 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) handmade by artists of Michoacán Mexico.

About The Artist.

The artist M. 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, designed and imported by Zenwaro

Components

The Frida Catrina is made up of three pieces.

  • The body has attached parakeet, 2 monkeys, and collage marigold flowers towards the base. The head is solid terracotta with a long metal pin which inserts into the neck of the Catrina's body.
  • COA(certificate of authenticity) signed by the artist Marcos Perez, confirming that it is an original work of art.

Dimensions

Dimensions | Weight | Specifications

  • 19"tall x 8"wide x 8"deep | 48.25cm x 20cm x 17cm
  • Weight: 8Lbs | 3.65Kg
  • *Measurements account for the entire sculpture.

How It's Made

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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