DepartmentLatin America

CANDLESTICK

NameCandlestick

DateCA 1960, STAFF

Place madeHUAQUECHULA, PUEBLA, MEXICO, NORTH AMERICA

MediumCeramic, Paint

DimensionsOverall: 5 3/16 x 3 1/16 x 1 7/8 in. (13.2 x 7.8 x 4.8 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1979.5.2X.

Object numberA.1979.5.2X

DescriptionCeramic candlesticks in the shape of women wearing white tops and large green skirts which form the flared base of the candlestick. They are painted with bright, synthetic colors and the candleholders are on their backs. Red painted designs can be seen on the skirts.