Tlanchana Barro Pigmentado Mermaid Clay Sculpture Sculpture This green gourd-shaped vase is

This green gourd-shaped vase is handmade in Huancito

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Add a touch of charm to your Día de Muertos

and papel picado-inspired designs bordered by a twisting rim in contrasting color

Tlanchana Barro Pigmentado Mermaid Clay Sculpture Sculpture This green gourd-shaped vase isTlanchana Mermaid Clay Sculpture Handmade in Metepec, Estado de Mxico A tlanchana is a mythical water deity from Mesoamerican folklore, often depicted as a beautiful woman with a lower body that is a snake or, in later versions, a fish tail. This Tlanchana inspired figurine was handmade using natural clay and traditional techniques in Metepec, Estado de Mxico. The clay was hand shaped and detailed, then adorned with dozens of tiny floral appliqus.