Engraved Terracotta Vase from Central America

Description

This decorative pot from Nicaragua is 5 inches tall and 5 inches in diameter, featuring a marbled blue fish relief design. This is low fired and not designed to hold water.

For decorative use only, signed by artist.

Color: brick color, dark blue

Dimension:5″ tall, 5″ diameter, 3″ opening on top

Producer Profile:

Esperanza en Accion

Working with the fair trade organization Esperanza en Accion, men and women artisans in Nicaragua produce traditional pottery pieces that are world renowned. Artisans in San Juan de Oriente make the pottery using a manual kick wheel and finish the pieces using natural mineral oxides for the earthen colors. The fantastic flora and fauna of Nicaragua are the basis for stunning vase designs and novel wind instruments. The pottery is fired using a low-temperature technique so the vases are decorative as they do not hold water.