Wonderful Vintage Mexican Folk Art Tree of Life Candlestick 80s animal and an array of other

and an array of other interesting objects from around the world

I believe for brushing hair off of the neck after a haircut

Kelly received his first commission

along the handle and

The fabric and stretching around the edges indicate that these molas were made for use

Wonderful Vintage Mexican Folk Art Tree of Life Candlestick 80s animal and an array of otherOh how I love this! Hand built of earthenware terra cotta, this candlestick was decorated with with a white slip and colorful paints and dyes, then varnished, which gives it a nice shine. How charming I think she is, plus these little balls extending on wire from her arms and base! While unsigned, this piece is very much in the manner of the work of famous father and son Mexican folk artists Aurelio and Francisco Flores from Izcar de Matamoros