Tree of Life Candle Holder
Tree of Life Candle Holder
Tree of Life Candle Holder
Tree of Life Candle Holder
Tree of Life Candle Holder

Tree of Life Candle Holder


Collection

Jean Mikeska Collection


Identifier

M1004


Artist

Herón Martínez Mendoza


Description

A burnished clay candle holder in the form of a tree of life. The tree has a round base decorated with painted lines, triangles, and circular shapes. The top of the base has the candle holder with a small bird perched on its edge. The branches of the tree are curled pieces of clay protruding from an oval trunk. The branches have small bird figures molded onto them and broom sweeps attached with wire.


Related Person
Medium

Barro Bruñido (Burnished Clay)

Width

8in

Height

12in

Length

5in

Where Made (Region)

Acatlan, Puebla

Where Made (Country)

Mexico

Related place

Mexico

Name of Donor

Jean Mikeska