Tlanchana Barro Pigmentado Mermaid Clay Sculpture Tunic Crafted from barro negro

Crafted from barro negro

Structured in chromed and riveted brass and finished with man-mader white abalone shell

Hand-painted using the negative imprint method

Its heavyweight and structured fabric makes it versatile for both casual and formal styling

Tlanchana Barro Pigmentado Mermaid Clay Sculpture Tunic Crafted from barro negroTlanchana 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.