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DepartmentHispano

Tree of Life

NameTree of Life
(not entered)Sculpture
Artist George López (1900 - 1993)
CultureHispanic
MediumWood, glue
Dimensions8 1/16 × 8 11/16 × 5 11/16 in. (20.5 × 22 × 14.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Marlene Nathan Meyerson, A.2012.42.7
Terms
  • Cordova
Object numberA.2012.42.7
DescriptionSmall, unpainted Cordova style chip-carved wood Tree of Life. A semi-circular ring rises from a flat-topped pyramidal base. From the ring leaves project upwards and forwards, a bird is perched upon each forward projecting leaf. A "fan" of leaves projects upwards at the back of the base, behind the ring.
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