White Clay Virgin covered with Flowers
White Clay Virgin covered with Flowers
White Clay Virgin covered with Flowers
White Clay Virgin covered with Flowers

White Clay Virgin covered with Flowers


Collection

Jean Mikeska Collection


Identifier

M1030


Artist

Teodora Blanco


Description

A Virgin Mary, hand built ceramic sculpture of white clay (clay indigenous to that area) adorned with flowers and vines. The piece is fired but has no glaze or paint. She also has a headdress that is covered in flowers as well, resembling a crown.


Related Person
Medium

Ceramic

Inscription

T.B. (for Teodora Blanco)

Width

5in

Height

12.5in

Length

3in

Where Made (Region)

Santa María Atzompa, Oaxaca

Where Made (Country)

Mexico

Related place

Mexico

Name of Donor

Jean Mikeska