Here are more items from the current special exhibit at the Museum of Popular Art, an exhibit which focuses on the natural materials used to create these pieces of art.
An alabaster vase with an eagle and serpent motif
Another vase, this one made of onyx
A "molcajete"
Before there were electric blenders, every household had one of these mortar and pestles made from volcanic stone for grinding ingredients.
A "metate"
Before there were shops that mass produced tortillas by machine, every household had one of these stones on which to grind corn. (Alejandro can remember his mom grinding corn on a "metate".)
A more decorative "metate"
A stone carving of a Mayan wedding
A stone carving of a goat
A basket woven from palm fronds
A collection of cotton "huipiles", women's garments that are used among many of the indigenous peoples
Clay pottery from different parts of the country
A carved wooden spoon rack
A hammered copper vessel with figures of doves
They were setting up another exhibit in the ground floor gallery, so I am sure that I will soon return to this delightful museum.
Thanks so much for sharing! Their gift shop is "top drawer" but the prices are not expensive. At least they didn't used to be. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThe gift shop is indeed very high quality, but the prices now are equally high.
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