ost Latin American folk art, past and present, is primarily utilitarian. This category includes handmade clothing, household furnishings, work implements, and cooking utensils. While practical considerations are at the heart of utilitarian folk art, few artists are content to let their imaginations and skills rest at that level. Inanimate objects are ingeniously transformed into human and animal shapes. Satisfying the dual roles of function and decoration gives folk art its special quality.
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Chest
Water Container and Support
Shoeshine Box
Huipil