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3 pc Owl figurines, Ser Mel Papier Mache Tonala, Mexico Jalisco
3 pc Owl figurines, Ser Mel Papier Mache Tonala, Mexico Jalisco
3 pc Owl figurines, Ser Mel Papier Mache Tonala, Mexico Jalisco
3 pc Owl figurines, Ser Mel Papier Mache Tonala, Mexico Jalisco
3 pc Owl figurines, Ser Mel Papier Mache Tonala, Mexico Jalisco
3 pc Owl figurines, Ser Mel Papier Mache Tonala, Mexico Jalisco
3 pc Owl figurines, Ser Mel Papier Mache Tonala, Mexico Jalisco
3 pc Owl figurines, Ser Mel Papier Mache Tonala, Mexico Jalisco
3 pc Owl figurines, Ser Mel Papier Mache Tonala, Mexico Jalisco
3 pc Owl figurines, Ser Mel Papier Mache Tonala, Mexico Jalisco
3 pc Owl figurines, Ser Mel Papier Mache Tonala, Mexico Jalisco
3 pc Owl figurines, Ser Mel Papier Mache Tonala, Mexico Jalisco

3 pc Owl figurines, Ser Mel Papier Mache Tonala, Mexico Jalisco

$ 52.79

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
  • Culture: Mexican
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • Condition: Used
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Modified Item: No

    Description

    3 piece Ser Mel Papier Mache Owls in very good condition for their age
    1st - Has some color missing from the tips of the ears
    Height - 6 inch
    Width - 4 1/2 inch
    Depth - 3 1/2 inch
    2nd & 3rd - perfect condition
    Height - 4 inch
    Width - 3 1/2 inch
    Depth - 2 1/2 inch
    Please see all pictures
    History:
    The workshop was founded in 1963 by Sergio Bustamante and Melquiades Preciado, the name Ser-Mel is a combination of the first three letters of their names.
    Their fine and original artwork was immediately recognized in Mexico and around the world.
    In 1972 they won the gold medal given by the government's exportation agency for the high sales of their original design egg.
    By the end of the 1970's Sergio Bustamante left the workshop. Melquiades Preciado and his brothers Luis and Fausto kept in charge of Sermel.
    Melquiades, who was Tonala's Mayor and president of the State's House of Folk Art, dedicated his life to the well-being of the community and to promote Jalisco's crafts. After his passing in 1992 his brothers and their children continued producing their pieces until October 2013.
    Papier Mache Making Process
    The first step is to make a clay mold. Afterwards two halves of this mold are casted in plaster and from them the fiberglass final molds are produced.
    Molding:
    The two fiberglass halves are filled with a mixture of grounded cardboard and engrudo.
    Drying:
    After hardening the pieces are removed from the molds and let dry up to a month.
    Assembly:
    The leftovers are cut and the two halves are glued together.
    Paper covering:
    The piece is covered with newspaper and engrudo.Detail sculpting:
    All the piece´s details, such as mouth eyes and ears, are sculpted with paper paste.Paste covering:
    After the details have been sculpted the piece is covered with 3 layers of fine paper paste.Sanding:
    The piece is sanded until the entire surface is smooth enough.Basic
    Painting:
    The figurine is painted with a white coat and then colored with acrylic paintings.
    Decoration:
    Also with acrylic paintings the piece is decorated with flowers, feathers, animals, etc
    Lacquer:
    Finally an acrylic lacquer layer is applied to the figurine.