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What is the Mexican Tree of Life?
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The Mexican Tree of Life is a clay sculpture that depicts the Biblical story of creation to the modern day. However, newer depictions of the Tree of Life include themes unrelated to the Bible. The highly intricate design is a popular art medium for collectors due to its complex nature. You’ll find a selection of Mexican Tree of Life sculptures on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Mexican Arbol de la Vida Tree Life Dolls ColorFolk Art Ceramic Clay Candelabra
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This colorful tree of life (árbol de la vida) with a toy like aspect is a unique piece by Marco Antonio Castillo, son of renowned artist Alfonso Castillo. Hand made with natural clay...
Category
2010s Mexican Folk Art Toys
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Carousel Day of the Dead Ceramic Mexican Folk Art by Familia Castillo
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Created by master artisan Soledad Martha Hernández and her son Marco Antonio Castillo in the town of Izucar de Matamoros, in the state of Puebla, Mexico. The traditional "arboles de ...
Category
2010s North American Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mexican Toy Carrousel Folk Art Colorful Day of the Death Antique Style Skeletons
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Created by master artisan Soledad Martha Hernández and her son Marco Antonio Castillo in the town of Izucar de Matamoros, in the state of Puebla, Mexico. The traditional "arboles de ...
Category
2010s North American Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mexican Indian Tree of Life Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pillow was constructed from a Navajo Tree of Life weaving from the Cedar Ridge area in the northern part of the Navajo Nation and dates to the 1940s. Pictured in this weaving ar...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Navajo Native American Objects
Materials
Down, Linen, Wool
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
Native American Indigenous Zapotec or Navajo Handwoven Tree of Life Rug Blanket
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully designed and colored, intricately woven Zapotec or Navajo Indian Tree of Life pictorial rug/blanket/wall hanging featuring multi-colored birds perched on the vibrant tr...
Category
20th Century Mexican Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Heron Martinez Mendoza Barro Negro Kangaroo Handled Vessel Bank -- 22.5" High
By Heron Martinez
Located in Minneapolis, MN
About Herón Martínez Mendoza (from Folk Art Museum of Central Texas): Herón Martínez Mendoza was a potter from Acatlán de Osorio, Puebla, Mexico.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Clay
