Black Clay Candelabra
Black Clay Candelabra
Black Clay Candelabra
Black Clay Candelabra

Black Clay Candelabra


Collection

Jean Mikeska Collection


Identifier

M1606


Artist

Unknown


Description

A black clay candelabra with three candle holders. The middle of the candelabra is decorated with a molded repeating leaf pattern. 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

4in

Height

5.5in

Length

3in

Where Made (Region)

San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca

Where Made (Country)

Mexico

Related place

Mexico

Name of Donor

Jean Mikeska