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Tree of Life Sculpture

MOA: University of British Columbia

3452/1

Miniature 'tree of life' sculpture made from clay in the shape of a densely branched tree with a thick trunk. Densely covered with red, blue and dark blue clay flowers and green leaves attached to thin wires that are sunk into the tree. Amongst the foliage are placed a myriad of decorations, including trompo spinning tops, butterflies, birds, sunflowers, a sun, a blue and white lidded jar, and a mermaid with a pink tail holding a stringed instrument at centre. Behind the mermaid is a purple arch with flowers across it, and extending out from it. There are four candle holders - two on each side, one pink and one blue.

  • Type of Item sculpture
  • Culture Mexican
  • Material clay, paint, metal
  • Measurements height 11.0 cm, width 10.8 cm, depth 5.5 cm (overall)
  • Creator Javier Ramirez
  • Previous Owner Anthony A. Shelton, Nicola Levell
  • Received from Anthony A. Shelton
  • Made in Metepec
  • Creation Date during 2016
  • Collection Date during 2016
  • Ownership Date before October 22, 2020, between 2016 and 2020
  • Acquisition Date on October 27, 2020
  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition good
  • Current Location Case 110
  • Accession Number 3452/0001

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