DepartmentLatin America

Candlestick

NameCandlestick

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Datec. 1965

Place madeQuinchamali, Ñuble, Chile, South America

MediumCeramic

DimensionsOverall: 3 3/8 x 2 9/16 x 2 15/16 in. (8.5 x 6.5 x 7.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Girard Foundation Collection, Museum of International Folk Art, A.1983.9.254

Object numberA.1983.9.254

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionHandmade, glazed and fired ceramic. Dark brown color, spherical shape, has a winged torso with hands clasped in front. The head is set right on top of the body. Has pierced eyes, a shaped nose, and mouth. Flat hat with a hollow on top.

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