Mexican skull black clay, L

A magnificent Mexican skull in glossy black clay. It comes from the Oaxaca region of Mexico. Adorned with superb openwork patterns that allow light to filter through. An incredible result if you place a candle inside the skull! A magnificent unique piece.

Barro Negro, “black terracotta” is an exceptional pottery. It is made exclusively in San Bartolo Coyotepec, in the Oaxaca region of Mexico, the only place in the world where you can find the clay used to make it. The Barro Negro is distinguished by its black color, its shine and the finesse of its openwork models. Its unique manufacturing process can take up to 30 days, at the end of which this pottery turns an incredible deep black. Each piece is meticulously smoothed with quartz stone to achieve that superb lustrous appearance. Today, the Barro Negro, which has become a staple of Mexican craftsmanship, enjoys a worldwide reputation and a museum is dedicated to it.