This large, earthen pottery comes from the remote
Purepecha Indian village in the Mexican state
of Michoacan. This distinctive art form is unique to the
village of Cocucho, and a "Cocucho" vessel is
easily recognized as such. There is no other like it.
The native artists of Cocucho use a primitive North
African technique taught to their village by the Catholic
Church 300 years ago. Cocuchas Pottery is hand formed,
charcoal pit fired, and hand rubbed to create the primitive
yet refined surfaces for which they are known.
The size,
shape and surface of each piece is totally controlled by
the hand and eye of the artist without the use of a wheel,
mold or other mechanical device. Each piece is dated and
signed by the artist.
