CDHM The Miniature Way
May 2011, Issue 16
Dollhouse Tourism, Mexico
Page 78

Pre-Hispanic decorative techniques included impressions from objects or created stamps or incising with pointed sticks and various methods of including color were utilized. Over 30 known methods have been documented, but the designs fall into four

basic categories: geometric, realistic/naturalistic, symbolic and pictographic. Most designs are related to designs on

other crafts such as textiles, basketry and murals.

Post-Hispanic ware almost completely wiped out native traditions, especially the creation of religious figurines of native gods that were replaced by images of the Virgin Mary, angels, friars and devils. The