Barro Negro 3 Candle Candelabra
Barro Negro 3 Candle Candelabra
Barro Negro 3 Candle Candelabra

Barro Negro 3 Candle Candelabra


Collection

Jean Mikeska Collection


Identifier

M1109


Artist

unknown


Description

A three candle holder black clay candelabra. Each candle holder is of equal height and together form a three prong shape. The clay in this piece was hand polished with a quartz stone, and then fired without allowing oxygen inside the home made kiln. This oxygen reduction method of firing is what gives the pottery it's black color, and the hand burnishing with the quartz stone is what gives it a beautiful shine. 


Medium

Barro Negro (Black Clay)

Width

8in

Height

9.25in

Length

4.5in

Where Made (Country)

Mexico

Related place

Mexico

Name of Donor

Jean Mikeska