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Huge Mexican Tonala Polychrome Bank - "Pio Solis"

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Huge Mexican Tonala Polychrome Bank - "Pio Solis"

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Description

** A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit The Fowler Museum at UCLA **

Latin America, Mexico, Tonala, Jalisco, ca. mid 20th century CE. A mold-made glazed ceramic head bank with a boldly delineated visage comprised of wide-open eyes, arched brows, a projecting nose, red pursed lips, rosy red circles on cheeks, sculpted blue bangs, a strap handle and coin slot at the top, signed "Pio Solis" on the base. Size: 9.25" W x 10.25" H (23.5 cm x 26 cm)

Provenance: Ex-private Morgan collection, Santa Monica, CA

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Huge Mexican Tonala Polychrome Bank - "Pio Solis"

Name: Huge Mexican Tonala Polychrome Bank - \"Pio Solis\"
SKU: 46863757
Price: 175 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $250 - $350

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