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Maque Box- Martina Navarro

Maque Box- Martina Navarro

$ 125.00 $ 160.00

There are fewer than a dozen artists in Michoacán, Mexico still working in the Pre-Columbian lacquer art known in the region as maque, also called embutido, or inlay, where a design is cut into the lacquer background on a gourd or wood. There is an elaborate polishing process involved to achieve a shiny colored base for the floral and animal motifs that will later emerge. Insect fat is boiled, and pine resin and then garlic are added. Beautiful colors are created by using all natural pigments made from cactus worm and a variety of plants and soils. Designs are cut into the base with a needle, and then the pigments and oil are rubbed into the design.

We are proud to offer by the Great Master, Martina Navarro Gonzalez -- declared a living legend by the Mexican government! This piece is signed by the artist.

Approximately 7 inches by 7 inches, 4 in. high 

 

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Katie J
Just perfect

I originally planned to give this box as a gift, but I've pretty much decided to keep it for myself-I just love it too much. 😍

This is the second work in maque I've purchased from Mexico by Hand. I also have a plate with a blue floral design. This box is just as phenomenal and the colors are so beautiful and rich. I can't get over the turquoise and raspberry hues.

Beyond the maque, the box is well made and beautifully finished. It has plenty of room for treasures.

I'm always excited to see new maque pieces and some of the recent award winning works I've seen (on Facebook) are so breathtaking. Peggy's items here make me feel like I get to be a part of this technique's resurgence.