Purépecha popote - straw candle holder
Name/Title
Purépecha popote - straw candle holderEntry/Object ID
2025.01.032Description
Woven straw object with a hexagonal shape and an open design. It is made from light tan straw woven into repeating geometric patterns. The object has seven raised square holders, with one in the center and six evenly spaced around the outside. The holders are connected to the base by woven straw supports. The edges are neatly finished, and the woven texture is visible throughout the entire object. The piece has a symmetrical design and a flat base that allows it to stand upright.Made/Created
Date made
circa 1971Ethnography
Cultural Region
* Untyped Cultural Region
Región del Lago de PátzcuaroCulture/Tribe
Purépecha