Vintage Tonala Owl Figurine | Mexican Folk Art Pottery | Mid Century Hand Painted Bird Sculpture | Rustic Boho Animal Decor | Mexico
$25.64
Vintage Tonala Owl Figurine – A Wise, Weathered Treasure From Mexico
🦉 Looking for a home décor piece that’s a conversation starter with soul?
Meet this adorable vintage Tonala ceramic owl, brimming with character, history, and collectors’ charm!
Think expressive, round eyes, rustic-earthy tones, and lovingly imperfect strokes—this little feathered friend is a perfect mix of folk artistry and mid‑century spirit.
📜 Tonala pottery is so extraordinary! Tonala’s story runs deep—this creative hub in Jalisco, Mexico, has been shaping ceramics since pre-Hispanic times, blending indigenous tradition with Spanish glazing introduced in the colonial era.
Tonala is famed for styles like bruñido (“burnished”)—pieces polished instead of glazed with delicate floral and animal motifs—and bandera, canelo, petatillo and betus, each with unique cultural flair. Because Tonala pottery isn’t just one style—it blossomed into several famous traditions over the centuries. Among them are Bandera, with its green, red, and white “Mexican flag” palette; Canelo, known for its warm cinnamon-brown tones; Petatillo, instantly recognizable by its delicate cross-hatched backgrounds that resemble woven mats; and Betus, the most vibrant, decorated with glossy, resin-fired colors. Each technique reflects both indigenous roots and colonial influences, making every Tonalá piece a small window into Mexico’s artistic soul. This cute owl from this listing is a Canelo. 🤎This figurine belongs to a lineage of handcrafted culture—each piece is a small artifact of Mexico’s creative soul.
📐 3 ⅛ inches (7.9 cm) tall
📐 3 ¾ inches (9.5 cm) deep
📐 2 ¼ inches (5.7 cm) wide
✔️It’s in very good vintage condition:
-- Two small chips—one on the “ear” and one at the tail.
-- No cracks or crazing; its surface is stable and intact.
-- If you shake it, you’ll hear a rattle—just a stray ceramic bit left inside from the artist’s base-hole process. Totally normal and nothing to worry about!
💡 Add this little owl to your shelf, mantel, or desk for a burst of folk-art charm.
💡 Pair it with succulents, vintage books, or a Macramé plant hanger for an eclectic boho-chic display.
💡 Make a sweet gift for a Tonalá collector or Mexican-folk-art fan—this owl brings personality and heritage wrapped in one.
Every line and paint stroke on this owl whispers stories: of long-practiced family workshops in Tonala, generations keeping clay traditions alive, and artists blending ancestral artistry with modern vision.
Owls often symbolize wisdom—could this one be your home’s wise little guardian?
A whimsical and meaningful accent that lights up any space!
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