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Details: Feline figurines made our of clay & painted by hand. Material: Clay Color: Yellow, Brown, Gray, Black & White The skills necessary to produce the unique pottery of Amatenango have historically been passed down from mother to daughter over the generations. This village is known for its culture, traditions, customs, & above all by its craftswomen which use pre-Hispanic methods in the process of making pottery: molded by hand, the mud is collected in the city, painted with stones from the river, & then they are baked outdoors thanks to the pine wood cut by the men of the house. Clay for making the pots comes from hillside locations several hours on foot from the center of town. Hard oak firewood for firing the pots comes from the high hills, brought down in a wild go-cart ride to the potters' homes. Feline Figurine From Chiapas
