Insect Candle Holder
Insect Candle Holder
Insect Candle Holder
Insect Candle Holder

Insect Candle Holder


Collection

Ed Jordan Collection


Identifier

JO47


Artist

Herón Martínez Mendoza


Description

A clay bug figure with a candle stick on its back. The bug has four legs painted with stripes and a round head and small tail. The head has two fangs, protruding eyes and two ears or antennas. The candlestick on the bug's back is painted with stripes and is surrounded by a painted circle and triangles.


Related Person
Medium

ceramic

Width

6.5in

Height

5.5in

Length

8.5in

Where Made (Region)

Acatlan, Puebla

Where Made (Country)

Mexico

Related place

Mexico

Name of Donor

Ed Jordan