Candle holder

NameCandle holder

Maker Floyd Lucero

CultureHispanic

Date2016

Place madeSanta Fe, New Mexico, United States, North America

MediumWood (aspen and cedar), glue, plastic, wax

DimensionsFully assembled: 7 7/8 × 23 5/8 × 3 15/16 in. (20 × 60 × 10 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2016.77.1a-i

Object numberFA.2016.77.1a-i

DescriptionCordova style chip carved candle holder (a) holds five blue plastic cups (e-i) with white wax candles (unaccessioned). Holder hangs from the upright (b) attached to the back. A dark wood nail (d) can be used to hang it. The other small dark wood peg (c) serves as a plug to secure the upright.
The design elements are two carved dark wood rosettes on the removable piece. A rosette on each end and seven more across the front along with a series of holes on the top and bottom edges. Light colored wood is used for all parts except for the rosettes.