Jean Mikeska Collection
M1004
Herón Martínez Mendoza
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.
Barro Bruñido (Burnished Clay)
8in
12in
5in
Acatlan, Puebla
Mexico
Mexico
Jean Mikeska