{"product_id":"mexicansk-arbol-de-la-vida-lysestage-i-keramik-5-lys-vintage","title":"Mexican Tree of Life Ceramic Candle Holder – 5 Candles | Vintage","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lavish Mexican Árbol de la Vida – a colorful Tree of Life crafted as a sculptural candle holder with five candle cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis impressive handmade candle holder is a vibrant example of Mexican folk art, where the organic forms of the pottery meet a wealth of hand-modeled and hand-painted details. Among the sweeping branches, one finds small birds, flowers, leaves, and fruit-like ornaments, as well as the characteristic mermaids perched among the boughs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color palette is intense and vivid, featuring cobalt blue, green, yellow, orange, red, pink, and cream, while the many fine details are mounted on thin metal wires, giving the work a distinct three-dimensional depth. The original hand-painted inscription “MEXICO.” is preserved on the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected with a focus on colorful craftsmanship, cultural history, and decorative works with a strong personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; context — read more ▾\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eÁrbol de la Vida\u003c\/em\u003e means “Tree of Life” in Spanish and refers to a traditional form of Mexican pottery and folk art. The tradition is particularly associated with central Mexico, including Metepec in the State of Mexico and Izúcar de Matamoros in Puebla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEarly Trees of Life often drew upon Christian creation stories, but over time the tradition has evolved into a much broader and more whimsical visual universe featuring animals, plants, people, and imaginative figures. The mermaid – \u003cem\u003ela sirena\u003c\/em\u003e – is a well-known motif in Mexican folk art and appears in, among other things, the traditional Mexican Lotería imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the designer — read more ▾\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist or the specific workshop behind this candle holder has not been identified. It is executed in the traditional Mexican folk art style, where clay is shaped, fired, and subsequently decorated with hand-painted motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive feature of this version is the very rich decoration with mermaids, birds, flowers, and natural motifs, as well as the many small elements mounted on fine metal wires. This gives the work an almost theatrical and sculptural expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08); margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eType: Árbol de la Vida candle holder \/ candelabra\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer: Unknown, Mexico\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Hand-modeled and hand-painted ceramic\/clay\u003cbr\u003eFive candle cups · polychrome hand-painting · mermaids, birds, flowers, and natural motifs · hand-painted “MEXICO.” on the base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 55 cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 49 cm\u003cbr\u003eDepth: Not measured\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe candle holder presents with the natural patina and traces of craftsmanship and use that accompany an older handmade piece. The tip of the beak on one of the birds is broken off, and there is a small chip in one of the flowers. Minor variations, irregularities, and age-related traces may occur in the ceramic, paint, and many small decorative elements. The fine metal wires and small figures make the piece fragile and it should be handled with care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NITUSH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58547928662347,"sku":null,"price":534.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/3055\/0347\/files\/Livets_trae_1.png?v=1789985146","url":"https:\/\/nitush.com\/products\/mexicansk-arbol-de-la-vida-lysestage-i-keramik-5-lys-vintage","provider":"NITUSH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}