Leaves in Darkness Mexican Cutout Black Pottery Vase _artisan--novica-artisan-5041 He hand-carves the bird's face

He hand-carves the bird's face of pinewood

Dyed cultured freshwater pearl

Easily attaches to dog leash

and it is believed to have been brought to Mexico in 1769

Flitting through the Balinese sky

Leaves in Darkness Mexican Cutout Black Pottery Vase _artisan--novica-artisan-5041 He hand-carves the bird's faceBy Anakarem, this decorative vase features cutout motifs depicting leaves in orderly rows. She works in Oaxaca's legendary black pottery tradition with techniques learned from her father. The fired clay is burnished to a sheen with a piece of quartz or obsidian. materials: Ceramic Not watertight For decorative use only Hand crafted item color, size and or motif may vary slightly 13 in. H x 7. 25 in. Diam.