Emilia Castillo Silver-plate Molcajete/Serving Bowl with Toucan, Mexico 1980s

A whimsical and sculptural silver-plated serving bowl with volcanic rock base designed and handcrafted by Emilia Castillo in Taxco, Mexico during the mid-1980s. This striking mixed-material piece embodies Castillo’s celebrated blend of Taxco silversmithing, natural stone inlay, and playful organic motifs. Perched along the rim is a beautifully detailed cockatoo sculpture, hand-inlaid in quartz stone with brass beak, crest, and tail tip, and expressive stone eyes. The bird rests on a coiled silver perch that curves elegantly around the hammered bowl, adding movement and sculptural rhythm to the design. A hand-hammered silver spoon accompanies the set and is also fully hallmarked. The bowl is supported by a three-leg volcanic rock base reminiscent of a traditional Mexican molcajete...

A monumental and sculptural silver-plated serving bowl designed and handcrafted in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico by renowned artist Emilia Castillo, celebrated for her imaginative metalwor...

A charming and highly collectible silver-plated creamer pitcher designed and handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico by renowned artist and silversmith Emilia Castillo. Celebrated for her imagi...

A striking silver-plated serving bowl with volcanic rock base, designed and handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico in the mid-1980s by celebrated designer Emilia Castillo. This sculptural mixed-media piece showcases Castillo’s signature fusion of Mexican silversmithing traditions, organic materials, and artistic inlay work. The hammered silver bowl features crushed malachite...

Striking vintage bowl with an elongated form handcrafted in silver plate on hammered copper featuring two stone clad toucans as handles. Signed Emilia Castillo Mexico on the bottom.

Standout Mid-Century Modern bowl hand crafted with silver plate on hammered copper in a ten bulb bowl form featuring stylized toucans as handles. Signed Los ...

Modern designed serving ladle handcrafted in silver plate on hammered copper featuring a stone clad parrot perched on the top of the handle. Stamped Emilia Castillo Mexico on the han...

Emilia Castillo Sterling Silver & Volcanic Stone Molcajete with Spoon, Mexico, Later 20th Century A sterling silver and volcanic stone molcajete (mortar) set is a functional sculptural object that bridges traditional craftsmanship and modern luxury. The handmade serving piece is modeled after the ancient Mesoamerican molcajete, traditionally used for grinding spices and preparing salsa or guacamole. Castillo’s refined interpretation elevates the form with a hammered sterling silver bowl adorned with bold silver orbs encircling the rim, paired with a substantial curved-handled sterling silver spoon. The inner bowl rests within a hand-carved, tripod-footed volcanic stone base, offering both contrast and stability. This sculptural piece draws inspiration from the traditional Mexican molcajete...