Estrella de Mar Wall Hanging
Hand-formed in San Antonio Castillo Velasco, Oaxaca, this red clay starfish wall hanging captures the poetic, earthy texture of Taller Manos Que Ven’s coastal-inspired creations. Sculpted entirely by hand using native Oaxacan barro rojo, each arm is decorated with hand-stamped leaf-like herringbone incisions and delicate dotted impressions radiating from its center. Outfitted with an integrated metal hoop at the top point for seamless hanging, this raw terracotta piece adds organic warmth and tactile craftsmanship to a gallery wall, bath, or entryway display.
- Dimensions: 8.5"W x 1.5"D (approx.)
- Origin: San Antonio Castillo Velasco, Oaxaca
- Artisan Studio: Taller Manos Que Ven
- Material: Natural red clay
- Wall Mounting: Fitted with a sturdy metal loop integrated directly into the top arm of the star for easy hanging on a standard wall nail or picture hook.
Handcrafted at Taller Manos Que Ven ("Hands That See") in San Antonio Castillo Velasco, Oaxaca, this piece embodies a story of extraordinary resilience, love, and artistic mastery. Founded by world-renowned ceramicist Maestro José García Antonio and his wife and muse, Maestra Santa Reyna Teresita, the family studio is celebrated for its expressive terracotta sculptures. Despite losing his sight to cataracts in middle age, Maestro José continues to sculpt remarkable, tactile clay forms purely by touch and memory, working side by side with Teresita and their children. This starfish wall hanging highlights the studio’s mastery of texture and imprint work, turning raw Oaxacan earth into an enduring statement of folk art innovation.
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