Pair of painted Tiburcio Soteno Fernandez (Metepec, State of Mexico, b. 1952) hand-made ceramic sirena (mermaid) figures, circa 20th century, signed 

height 12 in. x width 11.5 in. x 4.5 in. / largest

Provenance: The Estate collection of late teacher and humanitarian Douglas Rhodenbaugh, from his historic downtown Austin, Texas home. Mr. Rhodenbaugh spent decades traveling throughout Latin America assuming his vast collection of folk and fine arts, often buying pieces directly from the artisans he met on his travels.