Tree of Life

NameFigure group

Artist Vicentina Julião (Brazilian, born 1955)

Date1990s

Place madeJuazeiro do Norte, Ceará, Brazil, South America

MediumWood

Dimensions21 5/8 × 13 9/16 × 6 7/8 in. (55 × 34.5 × 17.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of Antonio C. La Pastina and Dale A. Rice

Terms

Prados

Object numberA.2013.31.8ab

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionStylized wood tree of life with arched branches bearing leaves and flowers. Adam and Eve figures are standing on the bottom branch and a serpent with an apple in its mouth is located on the tree trunk between them. At center top and top sides are three cup shaped forms to hold candles. The circular base is removable. Signed VICENTINA JULIÃO on bottom.