Tree of Life

NameTree of Life

(not entered)Sculpture

Artist George López (1900 - 1993)

CultureHispanic

MediumWood, glue

Dimensions8 1/16 × 8 11/16 × 5 11/16 in. (20.5 × 22 × 14.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Marlene Nathan Meyerson, A.2012.42.7

Terms

Cordova

Object numberA.2012.42.7

Collections

NEA National Heritage Fellows

DescriptionSmall, unpainted Cordova style chip-carved wood Tree of Life. A semi-circular ring rises from a flat-topped pyramidal base. From the ring leaves project upwards and forwards, a bird is perched upon each forward projecting leaf. A "fan" of leaves projects upwards at the back of the base, behind the ring.