"Me Take Yo Likeness Mitsi" Antique Drawing of Artist and Old Woman mid-century pin The front of the tile

The front of the tile is executed in partial relief

Handmade in Oaxaca

I especially love that up-turned big toe

simple and direct

"Me Take Yo Likeness Mitsi" Antique Drawing of Artist and Old Woman mid-century pin The front of the tileWhat a curious and charming old drawing! The handwritten cursive running along below the image I believe reads "Me Take You Likeness Mitsi," I assume articulating the action of the seated artist, engaged in drawing the old woman, presumably Mitsi, standing before him. A curious model she is, and what is with this giant hand she is holding out toward him, dramatically contrasting with the second little arm and hand at her side? She seems only to have