Bird, Fox and Face Candelabra
Bird, Fox and Face Candelabra
Bird, Fox and Face Candelabra
Bird, Fox and Face Candelabra
Bird, Fox and Face Candelabra

Bird, Fox and Face Candelabra


Collection

Barbara von Merz Collection


Identifier

VM21


Artist

Heron Martinez Mendoza


Description

A clay candelabra with a pear shape. Protruding from the top of the candelabra are the heads of a bird and a fox. The candelabra has a face molded into its front, with an opening for the eyes and mouth. The back of the candelabra is open and the candle holder is inside. The candelabra also has two handles and decorative painted lines on its front.


Related Person
Medium

ceramic

Width

6.25in

Height

9in

Length

4.5in

Where Made (Region)

Acatlan, Puebla

Where Made (Country)

Mexico

Related place

Mexico

Name of Donor

Barbara von Merz