Figurine

Museum number:
3-30401
Permalink:
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Alternate number:
24 (previous number)
Accession number:
Acc.4779
Description:
Tree of Life. Animal body supports a tree decorated with flowers, buds and leaves attached by small wires. 2 candle holders are at the top of the tree. Unpainted; medium brown and pale brown clay
Donor:
Steve Vietti
Collection place:
Mexico
Maker or artist:
Heron Martinez
Collector:
Arthur B. Waugh Jr. and Richard Vietti
Materials:
Ceramic (material)
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Figurines
Function:
5.7 Objects made for sale, souvenirs, models, and reproductions
Accession date:
September 29, 2009
Department:
Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean area
Dimensions:
width 17 centimeters and height 16 centimeters
Images:
Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 3-30401, described as Tree of Life. Animal body supports a tree decorated with flowers, buds and leaves attached by small wires. 2 candle holders are at the top of the tree. Unpainted; medium brown and pale brown clay

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