Tree of Life on Donkey
Tree of Life on Donkey
Tree of Life on Donkey
Tree of Life on Donkey

Tree of Life on Donkey


Collection

Jean Mikeska Collection


Identifier

M1002


Artist

Herón Martínez Mendoza


Description

A burnished clay tree of life candelabra with the tree of life rising from the back of a donkey. The donkey's legs act as stands for the candelabra. The candelabra is decorated with small animal figures resembling birds and dogs and on the top of the candelabra sits a human figure with a round object in their lap and a bird on their head. There are 14 candle holders on the candelabra with 10 candle holders attached to the sides of the donkey and 4 candle holders attached to the branches of the tree of life.


Related Person
Medium

Barro Bruñido (Burnished Clay)

Width

12in

Height

16.5in

Length

5.5in

Where Made (Region)

Acatlan, Puebla

Where Made (Country)

Mexico

Related place

Mexico

Name of Donor

Jean Mikeska