Fish / Pescado Necklace Ceramic Handmade Sergio Pérez Tonala Mexican Folk Art

Description

This is a Fun Ceramic
Fish, Pescado Pendant / Necklace.
You see
fish like this all over the traditional pottery of Tonala Mexico.
This pendant is
strung on
a
braided cord with slip knots
so the length can be
adjusted from a choker to mid chest.
The pendant measure:  2
inches tall (from the top of the bail) by 1 5/8 inches wide.
This
lovely necklace was made by
Sergio Perez Arana
of
Tonala
Mexico. Sergio is a
Master Potter as well as an expert Jeweler
.... He is a
member of Herencia Milenaria, a group of Master Craftsmen who are trying to preserve and continue the traditional ceramic traditions of Tonala Mexico.
“In Mesoamerican folk religion, a
nagual
or
nahual
(both pronounced [na'wal])
is a
human being who has the power to shapeshift into an animal form…..
Naguals use their
powers for good or evil according to their personality.
The general concept of Nagualism is pan-Mesoamerican. Nagualism is linked with pre-Columbian shamanistic practices through Pre-classic Olmec depictions that are interpreted as human beings transforming themselves into animals.”
I will be listing a number of
different pieces by Sergio
, both is Sterling Silver as well as Ceramic necklaces with
traditional images
from Mexico...
This piece is
newly made and has been signed
by the artist on the back.
Please take a look at my Ebay Store for more Mexican Jewelry, Handmade Clothing and Folk Art.... VIVA MEXICO!!!