Jalisco’s work is defined by its jalisco sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Storyteller
Ceramist unknown (Jalisco) Ameca Valley, Jalisco, Mexico

Standing Figure of a Mother and Child
Jalisco, Ameca-Etzatlán Jalisco, Mexico

Bowl with Abstract and Geometric Designs
Jalisco Jalisco, Mexico

Seated Figure with an Elongated Head and Chin Placed on Knee
Jalisco, Ameca style Ameca Valley, Jalisco, Mexico

Seated Maternity Figure
Jalisco, Ameca style Jalisco, Mexico

Standing Male Figure Holding a Ball
Jalisco, Ameca-Etzatlán Jalisco, Mexico

Open-Necked Vessel in the Form of a Human Head, Possibly Deceased
Jalisco, Ameca style Ameca Valley, Jalisco, Mexico

Seated Female Figurine with Elongated Head
Jalisco, Ameca style Ameca Valley, Jalisco, Mexico

Circular Pendant
Colima or Jalisco Colima or Jalisco, Mexico

Las Juntas, Jalisco, Mexico
Philip Perkis American, born 1935

Las Juntas, Jalisco, Mexico
Philip Perkis American, born 1935

Ear Spools
Colima or Jalisco Colima or Jalisco, Mexico

Ear Spools
Colima or Jalisco Colima or Jalisco, Mexico

Necklace
Colima or Jalisco Colima or Jalisco, Mexico

Ceremonial Blades
Colima or Jalisco Colima or Jalisco, Mexico

Necklace with a Pendant Depicting a Large Fish Eating a Smaller Fish
Colima or Jalisco Colima or Jalisco, Mexico

Necklace
Colima or Jalisco Colima or Jalisco, Mexico

Standing Female Figure
Unknown ceramist (Jalisco, San Sebastian style) Jalisco, Mexico