This striking tondo-format ceramic plaque depicts a mother nursing her child. The substantial artwork masterfully blends cubist and modernist sensibilities with the artist's deep interest in his native Mayan heritage. The plaque is inset onto a velvet ground and presented in a gilt frame. Notably, the young artist’s education at the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris was arranged by Pablo Picasso. The total dimensions including the frame are approximately 44" H x 37" W x 1 7/8" D. The piece is in good condition, with light wear to the velvet backing and minor loss to the gilt frame.