{"product_id":"clay-nativity-portal-mexican-folk-art","title":"Portal de Nacimiento \/ Nativity Portal","description":"\u003cp\u003eNativity scene portal in polychrome baked clay, handcrafted in Mexico. Even in sacred themes like the Nativity, the region's artisans break the rules of classical Western iconography to imbue the scene with their own cosmogony, humor, and a wonderfully expressive primitivism. Joseph and Mary defy European convention, becoming local peasants dressed in regional clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is sourced from Bazar de Lalo, our flagship partner in Cuernavaca, Mexico. For decades Cuernavaca has attracted artists, intellectuals, and collectors from around the world, creating a pocket of rich culture and artistry. Bazar de Lalo, the 10 year old creation of artist Lalo Lugo, taps into this depth: an immersive space where antiques, folk art, and rare crafts converge into a breathtaking catalogue. Their sourcing and experience ensure that every piece we list is authentic, and that your piece comes from the heart of Mexico, with a story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra: \u003c\/strong\u003eMid-20th Century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003eOcumicho, Michoacán\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan: \u003c\/strong\u003eUnknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eFired Clay, Cold Polychrome\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (in): \u003c\/strong\u003e12.5 x 11 x 6.25\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips from: \u003c\/strong\u003eCuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercado Mexicano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47632976675006,"sku":"1-CER-0071","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2524\/0510\/files\/mercado-mexicano-birth-of-jesus-02.jpg?v=1781487579","url":"https:\/\/mercadomexicano.art\/products\/clay-nativity-portal-mexican-folk-art","provider":"Mercado Mexicano","version":"1.0","type":"link"}