Vintage Mexican Tonala Pottery Figurine

Vintage Mexican Tonala pottery figurine, likely a dolphin or whale, known for its distinctive folk-art style. The pottery originates from the city of Tonalá in Jalisco, Mexico, an area renowned for its fine clay. The figurine features a burnished (polished) surface and is hand-painted with natural pigments. Typical designs include birds and flowers, which are visible on this piece. The colors often found in classic Tonala pottery include rose, cinnamon, gray-blue, and bone white on a brown or antique white clay background