Candelabrum

Object/Artifact

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International Museum of Art & Science

Name/Title

Candelabrum

Entry/Object ID

2006.08.010

Description

Acrobat candleholder from Oaxaca, with three figures stacked on one another sitting on a white donkey with colorful details painted throughout the torso. Dangling bird accessories are connected on each of the acrobat's hands, with the exception of one detached from the donkey's mouth. On the top of the yellow acrobat's head is a candle holder.

Made/Created

Artist

unknown

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Main piece: Donkey with two acrobats

Height

9-1/2 in

Width

6 in

Dimension Description

Detached yellow acrobat

Width

4-1/4 in

Length

5-1/2 in

Dimension Description

Detached donkey limb

Length

2 in

Diameter

1/2 in

Dimension Description

Detached bird accessory

Width

1-3/8 in

Length

1-3/4 in