Josefina Aguilar retail Figurine | Mexican Oaxaca Folk Art | Vintage | 10" Woman | 3157

Folk art sculpture of a woman crafted by talented Oaxaca artist, Josefina Aguilar, signed inside the figure's dress. The primitive lady is in excellent vintage condition. This is a highly collectible example of Josefina's work. All measurements are approximate.

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"Josefina Aguilar is a Mexican folk artist from Ocotlán de Morelos, Oaxaca. She is best known for her small clay figurines, called muñecas, an art form she learned from her mother Isaura Aguilar. Aguilar uses red clay to create depictions of everyday village activities, religious and folkloric retail scenes, famous figures and special Day of the Dead statues. Collectors of her work have included Nelson Rockefeller, who discovered her work on a trip to Oaxaca in 1975 as well as repeat visitors to Oaxaca, who come to see her latest work. Children's book author Jeanette Winter has written and illustrated a counting book inspired by Aguilar's life and work."