Happy Hand-sewn Butterly Potholder red and green mask Artesania Rinconada

Artesania Rinconada

this piece is very much in the manner of the work of famous father and son Mexican folk artists Aurelio and Francisco Flores from Izúcar de Matamoros--legendary for their elaborate "tree of life" candlesticks and candleabra

8" tall x 6 1/2" wide (with dress spread flat)

This unusually large box would have been entirely carved by hand

I really love the painting on this skinny penguin

Happy Hand-sewn Butterly Potholder red and green mask Artesania RinconadaJust a happy thing, which has many years life in it yet as a potholder, though I might just hang it on the wall. I especially love the use of green thread to wrap its body, detail eyes, and give it floppy antenna! 6" l x 6 1 4" wide with wings spread; 1 2" thick. A few stains on the backside but overall very good condition, with no lost or loose stitches that I can see.