Folk art Day of the Dead pottery calaca figure, Sabino Arroyo Aguilar, La Candelaria, workshop of Juan Torres Calderon, Capula, Michoacan, Mexico, 20th c., La Catrina, dressed in feathered hat and serpent boa, loss to one finger, approx 30.5"h, 8.5"w, 5.75"d, 9.5lbs **Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Jill Mutschler-Fontenot, PHD (1962-2017)**

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8.7.20- 2:25pm- Figure is intact with removable head, there are some small typical chips to flowers and leaves on hat, the snake has a glue repair to one curved scale at back, Figure is lacking one finger to hand at her side, otherwise I note only some small abrasions and chips to high points, I conducted a visual examination only. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at info@austinauction.com All lots are sold as is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.