mexico tree of life (3)
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The tree of life (candelabra) is a popular form of art in Mexico. Shaped in the form of a tree, it is then crafted in great detail with figures such as people, branches, flowers, fruit, animals and other subject matter
Mural done with Mayolica tiles entitled Arbol geneologico del comienzo del mestizajeMuseum of Artes Populares in Mexico City
Cactus gigantea (Candelabra Cactus; Giant Cactus)
Traditional Tree of Life (Candelabra) created by Oscar Sotano on display at the Museum de Artes Populares in Mexico City
Cactus gigantea (Candelabra Cactus; Giant Cactus
The Mexican Trees of Life traditionally represent the myth of Adam and Eves banishment from Earth but interpreted through indigenous religious beliefs . They also represent Earth’s fertility , which involves dying to be reborn. The tree form is now used to depict many different stories including trees of death .
Traditional Tree of Life (Candelabra) on display at the Museum de Artes Populares in Mexico City
The Church of Santo Domingo in Oaxaca opened for worship in 1608 and is one of the best examples of baroque architecture in Mexico. The genealogical tree of Santo Domingo de Guzmán (founder of the Order) is outstanding. It is done in gilded and polychrome plasterwork upon the ceiling of the sotacoro (the area under a raised choir)
Tree of Life, traditional Navajo design comes to us from the Mexican state of Zacatecas
Talavera poblana
Talavera poblana
Viva México huichol yarn painting
Sound: Lila Downs - Semilla de piedra; Cumbia Maya
México
Text & Pictures: Internet6 personal photos
Copyright: All the images belong to their authorsPresentation: Sanda Foişoreanuhttps://plus.google.com/+SandaMichaela
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