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Tree of Life Sculpture

MOA: University of British Columbia

3219/1

Very large 'Tree of Life' sculpture made from clay in the shape of a densely branched tree with a thick trunk. Branches are unpainted, remaining an orange raw clay colour, while decorations are coloured using a wide variety of bright paints. Daisy flowers, leaves, and seeds are attached by metal pins planted into the clay. Among this dense foliage are small birds, the figures of Adam and Eve, angels, moon and sun, and god at top in front of a starry and cherub filled background. A large flower sits at centre of tree, with a spotted serpent wrapped around one petal. Back of tree is covered with the reddish slip but is undecorated.

  • Type of Item sculpture
  • Culture Mexican
  • Material clay, paint, metal
  • Measurements height 163.0 cm, width 103.0 cm, depth 42.0 cm (overall)
  • Creator Javier Ramirez
  • Previous Owner Javier Ramirez
  • Received from Javier Ramirez, Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget, Museum of Anthropology Director's Budget
  • Made in Metepec
  • Creation Date during December 2016
  • Ownership Date before December 15, 2016
  • Acquisition Date on December 15, 2016
  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition fair
  • Current Location Case 110
  • Accession Number 3219/0001

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