Vaca - decorative ceramic cow head

Ceramic VACA cow head

A figurine showing a cow's head, dimensions: 24 cm x 22 cm.

The ceramics are handcrafted, so they can be treated as a unique product. The decoration of the figure refers to the floral symbolism, so characteristic of products made in the Talavera style. The colors of the figurine decorations are yellow, brown, red, green and blue.

A figure of a cow's head will be a wonderful decorative element that will surely decorate a room with characteristics similar to the Mexican style. To emphasize the style, you can place several figurines of similar specificity in the exposed place.

The figurine, shaped and decorated by hand, is glazed with a thick layer of glaze, thanks to which it is resistant to mechanical damage, and the dyes used ensure intense color saturation and resistance to discoloration. The surface of the figurine, due to the thickness of the applied dye, resembles a 3D effect.

Ceramics in the style of Talavera

Recently, fashionable ceramics in the Talavera style are characterized by ornaments referring to floral motifs, and the colors of the decoration correlate with the Mayan and Aztec culture. The Talavera method of producing faience came to Mexico with the Spaniards at the beginning of the 16th century. Spanish colors and ornamentation were extremely consistent with the Mexican space and became a permanent element of Mexican culture. Talavera ceramics are sought-after products on markets around the world, and designers willingly include this type of decorations in their works.