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Collector's Corner, Part Two |
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Looking back over the many years I have been involved with Mexico, I realize that I have been profoundly influenced by the Mexican indigenous soul and their view of the world. I am inspired by the endless creativity that is reflected in the folk art produced by the families in the villages that are maintaining a more sustainable and “traditional lifestyle”. I love the special places where community life and celebration is deeply connected to the land and agriculture--the places where crops and animals are raised for food and extra cash, and the families income is supplemented greatly by the production of folk art. Our collection comes from communities where this "traditional" lifestyle is still ongoing and the spirit of the pieces are imbued with this sensibility. Welcome to Part 2 of our folk art collection and home tour. Marcia Lucas & Charlie Tesar |
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| Kitchen | ||
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Gorky Gonzalez hand-painted Gallo (Rooster). I love the color of cobalt blue in a kitchen--especially in Texas. | |
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My chicken and frog pottery collection from the Mayan potters of Totonicapán, Quiche region of Guatemala. Also shown are utilitarian jars & pitchers for the people, hand-painted Gorky Gonzalez tiles, a collection of glass & Talavera pottery pitchers, and some Palomar pottery from Tlaquepaque. | |
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Gorky Gonzalez Talavera frog pitcher, and Dolores Hidalgo Talavera pitcher. | |
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More pottery chickens, and a fairy godmother or "Kitchen Bruja" with her chicken and a star wand. Next to that is a chicken bell by Josefina Aguilar and a hand-punched tin light sconce from Guanajuato. | |
| Sitting Room | ||
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San Pedro Sacatepéquez (Guatemala) corte fabric is used to cover the cushions for the seating area. The rug was purchased by Charlie in Oman. | |
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Older Nebaj Guatamalan Tzute wall hanging from the 60's or maybe 70's. Small Tzute tablecloth, and framed San Pedro Sacatepéquez Amate bark paintings. | |
| Small Guest Bedroom | ||
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Fuchsia Guatemalan Zacualpa bedspread on the bed; these bedspreads are hand-woven and are so durable. They last and last! The curtains are some that I made with the hand-woven Coban shadow-weave fabric. | |
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I adore textiles and I love this older wool sarape from the San José del Pacífico region in Oaxaca. The wool is all hand-spun and the white and dark brown & black wool are all carded together carefully to come up with this beautiful gray and the "greek key" symbol is one of life. The hand-carved wooden purple striped Zebra below that is a piece from master carver Epifanio Fuentes. Also shown is a Cusco Virgin painting and an Albanian tasseled belt. | |
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The reed lamp is from Patzcuaro, Mexico, by Lena & Mario Gonzalez. | |
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Here in the guest bath/powder room, we have a hand-punched tin mirror and an Albanian apron textile hanging on the wall. | |
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On the side table is a Doloras Porras folk art piece. | |
| Arched Hallway off the Kitchen | ||
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The Guatemalan hand-painted trastero and shelf above showcase San Pascual, patron saint of cooking, a Virgin of Guadalupe pottery piece by Guillermina Aguilar, and Maximon--Charlie has him decked out with smokes and money. He is very miraculous! | |
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Mayan Sun god in wool tapestry by Juan Montano. Made from hand-spun wool and natural colors of the sheep. | |
| Marcia & Charlie's Austin Bungalow | ||
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The design of our Austin bungalow was very inspired by the book "Casa Mexicana" and of my time in Mexico. On the far right of the top shelf is "Revolucionarios" by Josefina Aguilar. | |
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The large elaborate tree of life that stands about 3 feet tall is from the Soteño family of Metepec. The couple next to it is by the late Jose Varela from Castroville,Texas. | |
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Left to right, on the top shelf are Shamanic figures from Arrazola by Pedro Ramirez. The horse with the serpents is by Isodoro Cruz from San Martin, Tilcajete, and the jaguar/feline figure is by Pepe Santiago from Launion. The jaguar warrior to the far right is by Abad Xuana, and all pieces around 25 years old. The Bottom shelf houses a sun with devil angels (far left) that read books--from Ocomicho, Michoacan, from the 1980's. The musician figures are by Luis Blanco, and the church is by Heron Martinez fom Acatlan, Puebla. The man on the burro is a Francisco Flores piece that was a style that had been done by his father previously in the 30's. On the far right is a finely woven bamboo basket from Mixteca. | |
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The lamp and plate on the wall are Talavera pottery pieces from 1962. The two plaques on the wall are by Demetrio Aguilar, and there is a small sirena to the right of those by Angelica Vasquez. | |
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These are some of the first pieces done by Demetrio Aguilar. | |
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The mirror on the wall is a hand-punched tin piece done in the Reposado technique from Guanajuato. Hand-carved Guatemalan chest from the Nahualá area sits in front of an Equipale sofa upholstered in Guatemalan hand-woven fabric. The large Zapotec rug on the floor was created by the late Pedro Montaño in the early 80's. | |
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The red side table by the sofa is a beautiful lacquered Olinalá table that is home to Charlie's favorite folk art piece. | |
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Charlie's favorite folk art: this award winning piece from Ocomicho, Michoacan, is two women leading the men in a ceremonial procession. | |
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These shelves are home to smaller pieces of folk art by various artists. | |
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This fabulous piece with the eye of God centered over the nativity is from Ocomicho, Michoacan, and was done in the early 80's. | |
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Guatemalan corte (women's skirt) fabric covers this very comfortable armchair. | |
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This older Huichole yarn painting is a Shaman with a prayer stick and a candle, along with a sacred deer and snakes. This piece shows many sacred animal & plant symbols. | |
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On the top left is my collection of older Guatemalan Santos and older nichos from the Oaxaca area. Above the fireplace is an Olinalá lacquered mirror, and the surround of the fireplace is done with Talavera tile--the layout of which was designed my me! I had so much fun with this! | |
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I had this older Victorian sofa upholstered in Guatemalan fabric more than 15 years ago, and it still looks great! On the wall is a Haitian Dambalah Voodoo banner with powerful serpent energy and heart symbols. Also on the wall is a tortoise-shell drum and other musical instruments from the coast of Oaxaca. The Zapotec rug is by Lazaran Montaño. | |
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Assorted collection of textiles: San Juan Chamula ceremonial hat; Albanian apron; beaded belt from Albania; African cowry shell belt; and necklace collar from South Africa. | |
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Ceremonial Mask Collection with pieces from Guatemala, Oaxaca and Guerrero. | |
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This large jaguar mask is the very first piece of folk art that I ever bought, back in 1970--I was astounded by how much it completely swept me off my feet! | |
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This Olinalá tray is a fine lacquered piece that I collected in the early 70's, and below that are various market ladies from the Pinotepa region. | |
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El Interior |
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