Jean Mikeska Collection
M1056
Castillo Family
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.
Ceramic
"Mexico" is written on bottom of base, & "Mex." is written on back of base
7in
7in
5in
Izucar de Matamoros, Puebla
Mexico
Mexico
Jean Mikeska