Vintage Mexican Barro Negro Pottery: Pregnant Woman Nordic/Scandinavian with a few expected minor

with a few expected minor chips and light wear as shown

The sheath is meticulously decorated with traditional flowing floral and geometric relief carvings

and design has dated this piece to the late period (c

It symbolizes wisdom

and other mythical creatures were often placed on ridges and roof edges as guardians and protectors of public buildings and private estates

Vintage Mexican Barro Negro Pottery: Pregnant Woman Nordic/Scandinavian with a few expected minorTraveling Man Treasures is selling this vintage mid century Mexican terracotta figurative sculpture of a pregnant woman created in the distinctive folk art style of Manuel Felgurez Barra. The piece is in fine condition with minimal wear. The sculpture depicts a stylized, pregnant woman seated with knees bent, legs off to the side; hand shaped black clay finished in a polished barro negro (blackware) style with geometric patterns etched and highlighted