DepartmentLatin America

CANDELABRUM

NameCandelabrum

DateCA 1960, STAFF

Place madeMetepec, Mexico, Mexico, North America

MediumCeramic, Paint

DimensionsOverall: 29 3/16 x 24 3/16 x 12 3/16 in. (74.1 x 61.5 x 31 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1979.3.587.

Object numberA.1979.3.587

DescriptionA ceramic candelabrum that is both hand-built and mold-made. The base is coil-built and a winged female holds a baby at the center of the candelabrum. There are animals, people and three candlesticks surrounding this scene. The candelabrum is painted with aniline colors.