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Candelabra

Handcrafted Pottery

Earthenware pottery is the most common type of Mexican folk art. First made here around 4500 years ago, today it is a melding of the newer, Spanish techniques of glazing and firing with the ancient Indian shapes, colors and patterns. We feature the Barro Policromado from Izucar de Matamoros, especially the renowned designs of the Castillo family. The family makes our multi-colored Menorah candelabras, too. Recently, we have expanded our selection to also include the terra cotta nativity figurines from Naples, Italy. They are another handcrafted pottery tradition that goes back several centuries.

This category of Mexican polychrome pottery features inspiring candelabra that hold several candles. These include traditional Trees of Life, and Adam & Eve designs. Long sought-after by collectors of folk art, these figures are made entirely by hand. The potter forms the trunks and branches and attaches them to each other with wire, around which he then wraps the clay. After firing the frame it in a wood-burning oven, the potter applies a base coat primer of white paint. Next, with a steady hand, he paints the fine, multicolor decorative motifs using durable acrylic paints. A final coat of shiny varnish or matte acrylic spray preserves the colors for many years to come.

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Adam & Eve, Mexican Pottery Candelabra (blue-green), 27 cm.
Adam & Eve, Mexican Pottery Candelabra (blue-green), 27 cm.
Polychrome pottery handmade by Geovanni Mercado Morgan
SIZE: 11 1/2 inches tall (27 cm) by 10 1/2" wide; holds three candles, not included.
SKU: POTTERY:PO-3_01
$95.00
Original price: $139.00
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Adam & Eve, Mexican Pottery Candelabra, (blue-white), 21 cm.
Adam & Eve, Mexican Pottery Candelabra, (blue-white), 21 cm.
Polychrome pottery candelabra handmade by the Geovanni Mercado Morgan.
SIZE: 8.5 inches tall (21 cm) by 8 1/4 " wide. Holds 3 candles, not included.
SKU: POTTERY:PO-3_02
$65.00
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Adam and Eve Mini Candelabra (brown-yellow), 6 cm.
Adam and Eve Mini Candelabra (brown-yellow), 6 cm.
Polychrome pottery candelabra holds three conventional size birthday candles.

Tiny Adam and Eve candelabra measures 2.75 inches tall. Handmade by Castillo family in Izucar de Matamoros.
SKU: POTTERY:PO-3_08
$27.50
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Adam and Eve Tree of Life Candelabra, 27 cm. (10.5 in.)
Adam and Eve Tree of Life Candelabra, 27 cm. (10.5 in.)
Adam and Eve candelabra by Geovanni Mercado Morgan. Signed by the Artist. NOTE that larger pottery candelabras such as this much be shipped by themselves, in their own protective box, apart from any other things you may have in your order. This may incur an additional shipping charge beyond what you are charged in the shopping cart.

Mexican pottery candelabra measures 27 cm. or 10.5 inches tall. Holds three candles, not included.
SKU: PO-3_18
$119.00
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Birds Candelero, Mexican Pottery, 8-inch (21 cm.)
Birds Candelero, Mexican Pottery, 8-inch (21 cm.)
Lavender candelero with birds, handcrafted Mexican pottery 21 cm. tall. NOTE: Due to the size and fragility of these candelabras, they need to be shipped in a larger box with additional bubble wrap and packing peanuts. Thus, shipping charges for these items will be higher that other products on our site.

Mexican pottery candelero with 6 birds, handmade by Geovanni Mercado Morgan. Holds three candles, not included
SKU: PO-3_19
$69.00
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Birds, Mexican Pottery Candelabra, (lavender-blue), 8.5-inch (21 cm.)
Birds, Mexican Pottery Candelabra, (lavender-blue), 8.5-inch (21 cm.)
Polychrome Pottery Candelabra with birds design, handmade by Alejandro Castillo. NOTE that larger pottery candelabras such as this much be shipped by themselves, in their own protective box, apart from any other things you may have in your order. This may incur an additional shipping charge beyond what you are charged in the shopping cart.

Candelabra measures 8.5 inches tall (21 cm) by 9 inches wide. Holds 3 candles, not included.
SKU: POTTERY:PO-3_09
$69.00
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Candelabra with Blue Flowers
Candelabra with Blue Flowers
Polychrome pottery candelabra handmade by Alejandro Castillo. NOTE: Due to the size and fragility of these candelabras, they need to be shipped in a larger box with additional bubble wrap and packing peanuts. Thus, shipping charges for these items will be higher that other products on our site.

SIZE: 7.5 inches tall by 8 inches wide. Holds 5 candles, not included.
SKU: POTTERY:PO-3_03
$79.00
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Candelabra with Orange Flowers
Candelabra with Orange Flowers
Polychrome pottery candelabra with orange flowers is made by Alejandro Castillo NOTE: Due to the size and fragility of these candelabras, they need to be shipped in a larger box with additional bubble wrap and packing peanuts. Thus, shipping charges for these items will be higher that other products on our site.

Candelabra measures 7.5 inches tall, and holds 5 candles, not included
SKU: PO-3_15
$69.00
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Lady of Guadalupe Candelabra, 10.5-inch (27 cm.)
Lady of Guadalupe Candelabra, 10.5-inch (27 cm.)
Lady of Guadalupe candelabra, Mexican pottery by Geovanni Mercado Morgan. NOTE: Due to the size and fragility of these candelabras, they need to be shipped in a larger box with additional bubble wrap and packing peanuts. Thus, shipping charges for these items will be higher that other products on our site.

Candelabra measures 10.5 inches tall. Holds three candles, not included. Signed by artist.
SKU: PO-3_17
$109.00
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Pastel Blue Candelabra, 6.5-inch tall (17 cm.)
Pastel Blue Candelabra, 6.5-inch tall (17 cm.)
Polychrome pottery candelabra handcrafted by Alejandro Castillo

Candelabra measures 17 cm or 6.5 inches tall. Holds three candles, not included.
SKU: PO-3_10
$45.00
Original price: $59.00
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Pink Parrot Mini Candelabra (brown), 6 cm.
Pink Parrot Mini Candelabra (brown), 6 cm.
Polychrome pottery candelabra holds three conventional size birthday candles. (not included)

Mini candelabra measures 2.75 inches tall. Handmade by Castillo family in Izucar de Matamoros.
SKU: POTTERY:PO-3_04
$27.50
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Primavera, Mexican Pottery Candelabra, 21 cm.
Primavera, Mexican Pottery Candelabra, 21 cm.
Polychrome pottery handmade by Alejandro Castillo in Izucar de Matamoros. NOTE: Due to the size and fragility of these candelabras, they need to be shipped in a larger box with additional bubble wrap and packing peanuts. Thus, shipping charges for these items will be higher that other products on our site.

SIZE: 8 1/2 inches tall by 8 in. wide. Holds 4 candles, not included
SKU: POTTERY:PO-3_11
$95.00
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Skeleton Charro Candlestick, pottery sculpture
Skeleton Charro Candlestick, pottery sculpture
Skeleton Charro candlestick, Mexican pottery figurine by Taller Tomás Hernández Baéz.
Handcrafted pottery figurine measures 6 inches tall; holds three candles, not included.
SKU: POTTERY:PO-1_030
$75.00
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Skeleton Frida Kahlo Candelabra, Mexican pottery, 10.5 inches (27 cm)
Skeleton Frida Kahlo Candelabra, Mexican pottery, 10.5 inches (27 cm)
Frida Kahlo candelabra, polychrome pottery figurine by Geovanni Mercado Morgan. NOTE: Due to the size and fragility of these candelabras, they need to be shipped in a larger box with additional bubble wrap and packing peanuts. Thus, shipping charges for these items will be higher that other products on our site.

Skeleton Frida candelabra holds 3 candles (not included) and measures 10.5 inches or 27 cm tall. Holds three candles, not included.
SKU: POTTERY:PO-1_013
$135.00
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Skeleton Frida Kahlo Mexican Pottery Candelabra, full color, 13-inch (32 cm.)
Skeleton Frida Kahlo Mexican Pottery Candelabra, full color, 13-inch (32 cm.)
Polychrome pottery handmade by Geovanni Mercado Morgan in Puebla. NOTE: Due to the size and fragility of these candelabras, they need to be shipped in a larger box with additional bubble wrap and packing peanuts. Thus, shipping charges for these items will be higher that other products on our site.

SIZE: Candelabra measures 13 inches tall by 10" wide. NOTE: Candles will not fit in left side socket, due to protruding pink flower.
SKU: POTTERY:PO-3_06
$195.00
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Skeleton Frida Kahlo, Mexican Pottery Candelabra, black/grey, 13-inch (32 cm.)
Skeleton Frida Kahlo, Mexican Pottery Candelabra, black/grey, 13-inch (32 cm.)
Polychrome pottery handmade by Geovanni Mercado Morgan in Puebla. NOTE: Due to the size and fragility of these candelabras, they need to be shipped in a larger box with additional bubble wrap and packing peanuts. Thus, shipping charges for these items will be higher that other products on our site.
SIZE: Candelabra measures 13 inches tall by 10" wide. Holds 3 candles, not included
SKU: PO-3_14
$235.00
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