Mario López Torres Woven Rattan Pig Sculpture, Taller Ihuatzio, ca. 1974 View Watchlist >
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Lot # K247
System ID # 25008885
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Mario López Torres Woven Rattan Pig Sculpture, Taller Ihuatzio, ca. 1974
Playful and meticulously handcrafted woven rattan pig sculpture by Mario López Torres (Mexican, b. 1952), created at his Taller Ihuatzio studio in Michoacán, Mexico, circa 1974. Constructed with a handwoven chuspata reed exterior over an iron/steel frame, this piece exemplifies López Torres’ early mastery of sculptural animal forms rendered in natural materials.
The pig’s form is defined by tightly interwoven reeds, expressive features, and an iron curly tail—a delightful detail characteristic of López Torres’ humorous yet refined aesthetic. The original brass medallion is affixed, reading “Taller Ihuatzio Mich. / Mario López Torres / Tzintzuntzan / Hecho en México.”
Maker’s Mark
Stamped brass medallion:
TALLER IHUATZIO MICH. / Mario López Torres / TZINTZUNTZAN / HECHO EN MÉXICO
Materials
Wicker (chuspata reed), iron/steel frame, and iron tail.
Condition
Good overall condition with light wear and a few small abrasions to the back visible only upon close inspection. The weave remains tight, with no structural damage or repairs. Brass medallion intact and legible.
Dimensions
Height: 14.5 in.
Width: 10 in.
Length: 24 in.
Weight: approx. 7.5 lbs
Please Note: Soup for Scale in Photo
