$125
Mexican, 20th Century. Large Elephant head trophy made by the Sermel paper mache studio in Tonala, Jalisco, Mexico. Height 36", width 36", depth to tusks 27". Notes: The workshop was founded in 1963 by Sergio Bustamante and Melquiades Preciado, the name Ser-Mel is a combination of the first three letters of their names. Their fine and original artwork was immediately recognized in Mexico and around the world. In 1972 they won the gold medal given by the government's exportation agency for the high sales of their original design egg. By the end of the 1970's Sergio Bustamante left the workshop. Melquiades Preciado and his brothers Luis and Fausto kept in charge of Sermel. Melquiades, who was Tonala's Mayor and president of the State's House of Folk Art, dedicated his life to the well-being of the community and to promote Jalisco's crafts.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2014-11-15
