Tlanchana Barro Pigmentado Mermaid Clay Sculpture Tunic Natural clay base with hand-molded

Natural clay base with hand-molded

Glazed on the inside for liquid retention with stunning cracked-like patterns

Crafted from barro negro

Hook in the back to be hanged

Tlanchana Barro Pigmentado Mermaid Clay Sculpture Tunic Natural clay base with hand-moldedTlanchana Mermaid Clay Sculpture Handmade in Metepec, Estado de Mxico A tlanchana is a mythical water deity from Mesoamerican folklore, often depicted as a beautiful woman with a lower body that is a snake or, in later versions, a fish tail. This Tlanchana inspired figurine was handmade using natural clay and traditional techniques in Metepec, Estado de Mxico. The clay was hand shaped and detailed, then adorned with dozens of tiny floral appliqus.