Estrella - fancy sun from Mexico

Figure of the sun

The figure of the sun was made by the artist with great care and patience. From the center of the sun, in the shape of a face, there are 32 sunbeams, whose ends are decorated with delicate patterns of inflorescences. The central element of the sun, symbolizes a smiling face, which can be read as satisfaction, peace and joy. The figure is decorated with ornaments referring to motifs popular in Talaver's style, the colors of decorations are yellow, red and black.
The sun symbolizes mostly the very positive features of human life, starting from the sky and infinity, associated with its location, through fire, fidelity and fertility being the foundation of the family. The Sun is, in the Aztec belief, the God to whom the human heart and blood were sacrificed. The sun is a symbol of the epochs that have passed away. The sun is a very important cultural element in Mexico, often marked on ceramics, fabrics, sculptures and paintings. The sun is also the anxiety of the passing of time.

Talavera style Mexican figurines

In addition to the very popular tiles and terracotta made by Talavera de la Reina, borrowed from Spanish craftsmen from the city of Talavera de la Reina, Mexican figures are becoming more and more popular decorative elements of Mexican style rooms. Their specific way of production and extraordinary care attracts the attention of interior designers and collectors. The figures are usually unique products made by a Mexican artist, making the prices of some of them very high.