Kangaroo candleholder
Name/Title
Kangaroo candleholderEntry/Object ID
1983.11.008Description
A Kangaroo candleholder. The piece is from Acatlan, Puebla, and made by artist Heron Martinez. The piece is light brown with a dark brown design on the belly. There are seated baby animals on leg under each paw. Theere is a single candleholder at the back of the head in the center. Source of Acquisition: Martinez home alfareria (factory). 10 3/4" x 8" (27 x 20cm) Curved tail: 6 1/4" (16cm)Artwork Details
Medium
Clay, Ceramic, glazeMade/Created
Artist
Martinez, HeronEthnography
Culture/Tribe
Mexican