Unique Vintage Napkin Holder Mexican Folk Art Tonala Sandstone Pottery

This is a vintage Mexican folk art Tonala sandstone napkin holder made of traditional Mexican barro (clay).

It is hand-painted with classic floral and feather designs in white, blue, yellow, and orange on a brown, unglazed clay base, with a dark brown glazed rim.

The piece embodies the traditional artistry of Mexican pottery, known for its hand-etched and burnished clay.

The design, sometimes referred to as "espiga," is a common style for these types of functional folk art items.

Napkin holders with this characteristic U-shape and handle are a specific type of traditional Mexican pottery item, often sold as "servilleteros".

4”x 4.25”x 4