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Candlestick
Candlestick
Candlestick
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentLatin America

Candlestick

NameCandlestick
Artist Artist unrecorded
Datec. 1965
Place madeQuinchamali, Ñuble, Chile, South America
MediumCeramic
DimensionsOverall: 3 3/8 x 2 9/16 x 2 15/16 in. (8.5 x 6.5 x 7.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Girard Foundation Collection, Museum of International Folk Art, A.1983.9.254
Object numberA.1983.9.254
DescriptionHandmade, glazed and fired ceramic. Dark brown color, spherical shape, has a winged torso with hands clasped in front. The head is set right on top of the body. Has pierced eyes, a shaped nose, and mouth. Flat hat with a hollow on top.
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