Tribal

Name: Tribal
 
Type: Display Dish
 
Year: 1950-1970
 
Set: No
 
Mark: None - None
 
History: This striking hand-painted terracotta plate features a bold and colorful depiction of an Aztec-style figure, likely a warrior or deity, wearing a feathered headdress and holding stylized objects, all set against a textured, carved background. The color palette—burnt orange, black, green, ochre, and soft pastel hues—is characteristic of mid-century Latin American folk art, and the incised lines combined with matte pigments lend the work a primitive yet vivid feel.
 
 
The plate is unsigned and unmarked, but the craftsmanship and stylization strongly suggest it was produced for the decorative export market or as a cultural souvenir during the 1950s to 1970s boom in indigenous-style ceramics. The unglazed back and fine pitting further support its handmade origin.
 
Flaws: None