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Arbol de la Vida Bull Colorful Ceramic Mexican Folk Art Tree of Life

$550
£414.70
€477.89
CA$763
A$854.94
CHF 445.03
MX$10,458.83
NOK 5,648.79
SEK 5,335.21
DKK 3,567.52
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Beautiful folk art piece made by La Familia Castillo. Handmade in clay and painted with acrylic paint. Created by master artisan Soledad Martha Hernández and her son Marco Antonio Castillo in the town of Izucar de Matamoros, in the state of Puebla, Mexico. The traditional "arboles de la vida" or "trees of life" in English were invented here, where a few artisans still Craft these authentic Folk Art pieces. Painted in colorful tones mother and son resemble the antique work of their ancestors, while maintaining the candelabra purpose. The "Arbol de la Vida" had been gifted for many generations as a marriage gift, resembling the family tree of life.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Width: 9.06 in (23 cm)Depth: 9.06 in (23 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    2022
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  • Seller Location:
    Queretaro, MX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3057345319612

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