Polychromatic Ceramic Monarch Candle Holder by Alfonso Castillo PP2781

Welcome to Peyote People. This is a gorgeous monarch candle holder, the details in this piece really are incredible and show why this families work is collected the world over. This particular candle holder measures12" tall 14" wide 5.5" deep. Alfonso Castillo Orta a Mexican potter from the ceramics town of Izúcar de Matamoros, Puebla, whose work made the ceramics of this area internationally known. He is particularly known for his trees of life sculptures and received various awards for his work, including the Premio Nacional de Ciencias y Artes in 1996. He taught the craft to his wife and five children who continue to create pieces. He became particularly noted for his inventive trees of life, diversifying themes to include mole, other religious stories and festivals such as Day of the Dead, Castillo Orta became the center of popular art in Izúcar de Matamoros, leading the other artisans and making the town’s polychromatic pottery known internationally. We are offering Free shipping from Mexico to your door with DHL or FEDEX Service to the US or Canada. Please feel free to write us if you have any questions regarding anything in our collection.