Artesania Rinconada #49 Adult Crocodile -Vs 9

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Artesania Rinconada #49 Adult Crocodile -Vs 9
Artesania Rinconada #49 Adult Crocodile -Vs 9
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#49 Crocodile  Vs 9
The artists really enjoyed carving this guy in many different ways.  And as shown in the attached picture, various colors of green.
I'm offering 10 variations this week.  You might even want to find the baby too.  Good luck!
INTRODUCED: 1984
RETIRED:  1998
SIZE: 3.75" Long
If you're just discovering Artesania Rinconada you may not know that these clay, handcarved, handpainted animals are made in Uruguay and are great fun to collect, especially since they have been around since 1970 and the variations in carving and painting along with size and texture have been ever changing over the past 35 plus years.
Payment
I ship as soon as payment arrives and hope you will contact me when your auction ends to let me know how you plan to pay and when.
Shipping
I usually ship smaller package First Class or USPS Priority Mail with Insurance.  The larger packages will usually be shipped via FedEx which includes insurance as well.
Terms of Sale
I gladly accept returns - but only if item not as described.
About Us
BID WITH CONFIDENCE - THIS ITEM IS BEING OFFERED BY ECHO'S CRITTERS
Recommended by Rinconada Artists Jesus & Javier Carbajales as the most Knowledgeable Dealer of Retired Rinconada Figures.
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Background of Artesania Rinconada:
The Classic Collection of Artesania Rinconada was designed by Jesus & Javier Carbajales, twin brothers who were born in Spain in 1930.  They moved to Uruguay in 1936 when the Spanish Civil War disrupted their childhood.  They never forgot their artistic roots and began designing small clay figures in a small corner of their home.  The name "Artesania Rinconada" is Spanish for "corner art" and is the name of this wonderful collection of their work.  Some very first pieces of their work date back to the 1960's, but aR was officially launched in 1972.
All Artesania Rinconada figures are individually hand-poured then hand-carved from ceramic clay
material.  After the first kiln firing they are hand painted with special colors and enamel glazes to
complement each individual piece.  Each glaze must be re-fired to assure the colors are
preserved.  Truly a magnificent work of art with no two pieces exactly alike.  The variations are many and the HUNT for that special piece is what makes this a THRILLING collection to pursue.
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Contact Us
I have been collecting Artesania Rinconada figures since 1978 and have written a book about the collection called "Artesania Rinconada Collector's Pricing Guide featuring Echo's Critters" which shows the collection in groupings by animal type.  arinconada.com
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