Stunning Vintage Brutalist Sculptural Menorah of Bronze on Wood Base by Berman

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About the Item

A vintage, circa 1970s Brutalist and quite sculptural Menorah crafted of bronze and wood by Israeli artist Menachem Berman. The individual candle holders are each unique and highly detailed. The plinth, trapezoidal style base of wood has clean, unobtrusive lines. Each of the candle holders sets into the wood and can turn allowing the viewer to create the perfect variation of positive and negative space. When the outer most candle holders are turned, the width increase to 11.25". I wanted to learn more about the meaning behind the Menorah and so I'd like to share with you a bit of what I learned from the Holy Art website, "Some traditions consider the Menorah as the symbolic representation of the burning bush where Moses heard the voice of God thundering on Mount Horeb. Therefore, the Menorah would symbolize the divine light that spreads out. According to others, the seven lights of the Menorah symbolize the 7 days of the Creation of the Universe, and that the light in the center corresponds to Saturday. It is also believed that the seven lights symbolize the 7 heavens full of the light of God, or else, the presence of God with 7 eyes watching over the Temple. Alternatively, the planetary system, with the sun in the middle and the planets on its sides. According to the Kabbalah, the Menorah is also a symbol of the Jewish alphabet. In fact, it has seven branches with 22 bulks, just as 22 are the letters of the alphabet. The Jewish said that the oil burning in its lamps were the Material image of what would have oiled the Messiah." I hope you'll enjoy this beautiful piece of art and history in your home.

Dimensions:
Height: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Style:
Brutalist (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Wood,Cast
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
Late 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1970's
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. In good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.
Seller Location:
Atlanta, GA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7240234850832

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