Gerardo Ortega Rooster – Artist Signed Mexican Clay Folk Art
This colorful rooster, handcrafted and signed by Mexican folk artist Gerardo Ortega, is a lively example of the barro betus tradition. Handmade in Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, the only village where this technique survives, each piece is shaped by hand, coated in natural pine resin (aceite de betus), and low-fired to achieve its glossy, vibrant finish.
Passed down through four generations of the Ortega family, barro betus—sometimes called “fantastic ceramics”—is celebrated for its bold colors and playful forms. This signed rooster is both a collectible work of art and a vibrant piece of Mexican heritage.
Handcrafted and signed by Gerardo Ortega
Traditional barro betus technique with lacquered finish
Bright, vivid colors unique to this style
Handmade in Jalisco, Mexico
Approximate size: 8" H x 4" W x 4.5" D
Gerardo Ortega Rooster – Artist Signed Mexican Clay Folk Art
This colorful rooster, handcrafted and signed by Mexican folk artist Gerardo Ortega, is a lively example of the barro betus tradition. Handmade in Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, the only village where this technique survives, each piece is shaped by hand, coated in natural pine resin (aceite de betus), and low-fired to achieve its glossy, vibrant finish.
Passed down through four generations of the Ortega family, barro betus—sometimes called “fantastic ceramics”—is celebrated for its bold colors and playful forms. This signed rooster is both a collectible work of art and a vibrant piece of Mexican heritage.
Handcrafted and signed by Gerardo Ortega
Traditional barro betus technique with lacquered finish
Bright, vivid colors unique to this style
Handmade in Jalisco, Mexico
Approximate size: 8" H x 4" W x 4.5" D
