Tin menorah

NameMenorah

Maker Juan D. Martinez

CultureHispanic-American; Hispano, Hispanic

Date2009

Place madeEspañola, New Mexico, United States, North America

MediumMetal (tin), solder, wax, cotton

DimensionsOverall: 8 11/16 x 13 3/8 x 4 1/2 in. (22 x 34 x 11.5 cm)
Overall (overall (with candles)): 11 5/8 x 13 3/8 x 4 1/2 in. (29.5 x 34 x 11.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of Juan Martinez

Object numberA.2009.53.1V

Collections

Tinwork

DescriptionTin menorah candleholder with a six-sided star design on medallion just below platform on which candles stand and three circular curls to each side of medallion. Platform has nine raised candleholders, and all are supported by a column rising from a circular base. Flanges curl out to the side from the bottom of the column, and the base is decorated with repeated oval stampings. Nine multi-colored candles are included.