Jean Mikeska Collection
M1002
Herón Martínez Mendoza
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.
Barro Bruñido (Burnished Clay)
12in
16.5in
5.5in
Acatlan, Puebla
Mexico
Mexico
Jean Mikeska