Picture frame (2)- Hand-painted tribal - Terracotta - 2 frames, Mexico-France

2 totally new photo frames from the late 80s, one from Mexico and one from France. One in terracotta from Mexico, hand-painted, Guadalupe Rodríguez Roldán style, approximately 15x18 cm. The other in elegant and glossy cherry color with iron floral decoration, approximately 20x15 cm. The terracotta (or clay) frame hand-painted by Mexican artists is part of a rich tradition of popular art and pottery that blends the pre-Hispanic past with colonial and contemporary folklore. This craft, mainly used to frame mirrors, photographs or religious paintings, safeguards a deep cultural identity and a handcrafted process passed down from generation to generation. Origin and History 1. Pre-Hispanic Roots: Before the arrival of the Spaniards, clay or terracotta modeling was already a sacred and everyday activity for Mesoamerican cultures (such as the Maya, Aztecs, Zapotecs and Mixtecs). Natural clay was molded by hand and painted with mineral pigments for vessels and decorative elements. 2. Colonial Fusion: With the arrival of the Spaniards, new firing techniques (such as closed kilns) and the use of glazes were introduced. Frames began to be popular in New Spain to house images of saints or mirrors brought from Europe, adapting Baroque decorations to the indigenous worldview. 3. The Role of Women Artists: Historically, pottery in Mexico has been a pillar sustained by women in family workshops. Great master artisans —such as the renowned Doña Rosa in Oaxaca with black clay, or families devoted to "pastillaje" and modeling in states like Michoacán, Guerrero, Puebla and the State of Mexico— have been responsible for perfecting hand-painted decoration. Characteristics of the Piece • The Process: The terracotta is artisanal and shaped from natural clay extracted from local soils. After being molded into a frame, it undergoes slow sun drying and a first kiln firing. • The Painting: Once the piece is fired, the Mexican artists apply base paints (traditionally acrylic) and proceed with manual detailing. The most characteristic designs include colorful flowers, birds, alebrije-style motifs or colonial geometric tracings, finishing with a protective varnish. It is shipped with a tracking code and perfectly protected.

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