Tree of Life Nativity (Nacimiento) Candle Holder
Tree of Life Nativity (Nacimiento) Candle Holder
Tree of Life Nativity (Nacimiento) Candle Holder
Tree of Life Nativity (Nacimiento) Candle Holder

Tree of Life Nativity (Nacimiento) Candle Holder


Collection

Jean Mikeska Collection


Identifier

M1056


Artist

Castillo Family


Description

A small tree of life candle holder. Trees of life (Arbol de Vida) were originally wedding gifts for the newly married. There are four stars on the top secured with wire to the frame, and two simplified angels on each side with a head and wings only. There are two orange flowers, one on each side of the base. In the middle are Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus in front of them. Mary & Joseph are praying.


Medium

Ceramic

Inscription

"Mexico" is written on bottom of base, & "Mex." is written on back of base

Width

7in

Height

7in

Length

5in

Where Made (Region)

Izucar de Matamoros, Puebla

Where Made (Country)

Mexico

Related place

Mexico

Name of Donor

Jean Mikeska