{"product_id":"mexican-arbol-de-la-vida-sculpture-with-donkey-m2022","title":"Mexican Árbol de la Vida Sculpture with Donkey M2022","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"534\"\u003eVintage Mexican ceramic Árbol de la Vida candle holder dating to the 1960s, beautifully modeled with a hand-painted donkey supporting an elaborate flowering candelabrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003eRooted in the long tradition of Mexican “Tree of Life” pottery—originally developed as symbolic clay sculptures and often resembling candelabra—pieces like this became especially popular in the mid-20th century as decorative folk art objects \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The charming donkey figure adds a playful regional character, while the bright palette and floral motifs reflect the influence of Talavera-inspired and folk ceramic traditions. Likely originating from Puebla or Metepec, this example is a wonderful representation of vintage Mexican artisan pottery, equally suited for display as sculpture or as a functional candle holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003eMeasures 10.75\" x 7\" x 11\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Early California Antiques Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42842319159394,"sku":"M2022","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/5487\/files\/M2022-0.jpg?v=1777494000","url":"https:\/\/earlycal.com\/products\/mexican-arbol-de-la-vida-sculpture-with-donkey-m2022","provider":"Early California Antiques Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}