Paper mache Lion signed Ser-Mel, for Sergio Bustamante and Melquiades Preciado.
They startedt their Ser-Mel workshop in 1963 in the Historic District of Tonala, the renowned folk art town in the Mexican state of Jalisco.

Bright style and colorful pieces, were painted with the traditional designs that have characterized Tonala's crafts.

In the late 70s Sergio Bustamante left the workshop to became one of the world's most renown Mexican Artists and Sculptors.

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Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Please note the chipping along the base, at the tip of the tail, and the shiny finish has chipped in one place on the beak all as pictured.

Origin:
Mexico

Creator:
Artist: Sergio Bustamante

Materials & Techniques:
Paint, Paper Mache

Details:
Art Subjects: Animals
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Mexico

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Please note the chipping along the base, at the tip of the tail, and the shiny finish has chipped in one place on the beak all as pictured.