Unique Vintage Napkin Holder Mexican Folk Art Tonala Sandstone Pottery

This is a vintage Mexican folk art Tonala sandstone napkin holder made of traditional Mexican barro (clay). It is hand-painted with classic floral and feather designs in white, blue, yellow, and orange on a brown, unglazed clay base, with a dark brown glazed rim. The piece embodies the traditional artistry of Mexican pottery, known for its hand-etched and burnished clay. The design, sometimes referred to as "espiga," is a common style for these types of functional folk art items. Napkin holders with this characteristic U-shape and handle are a specific type of traditional Mexican pottery item, often sold as "servilleteros". 4”x 4.25”x 4