Handmade Mexican Black Pottery Candleholder, "Black Blossoms"
Incised by hand into a ceramic tea light candleholder, flowers meet foliage and stars. Anakarem works in Oaxaca's black pottery tradition with techniques learned from her father. The fired clay is burnished to a sheen with a piece of quartz or obsidian.
- 0.46 kgs
- 1.0 lbs
- 16 cm H x 13 cm Diam.
- 6.25" H x 5" Diam.
- Ceramic
- Candle(s) not included
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- For use with tealights only
- Never leave a burning candle unattended
- Surface may become warm or hot during use; place on a protected surface
- Keep away from children and pets
- Made in Mexico.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
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- Premium Gift Wrap? No
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Laura
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12/11/2021
"Absolutely Beautiful"
This tea light holder is an excellent example of a type of workmanship that cannot be found in mass produced items. It is a great piece and I am happy to use it.
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Black Blossoms, Handmade Mexican Black Pottery Candleholder
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Kathleen
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04/25/2021
"Unique tealight holder"
What a lovely addition to my hallway table. The artwork is incredible. I am so thrilled to have this piece of Mexico!
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Black Blossoms, Handmade Mexican Black Pottery Candleholder
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P
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12/24/2022
"Lustrous black beauty!"
This is a very striking and beautifully sculpted piece.
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Pastoral Oaxaca, Oaxaca Barro Negro Ceramic Egg-Shaped Napkin Holder
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Leah
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12/09/2022
"Bigger than I imagined"
Beautifully crafted and gives off a nice heat with a candle inside. The patterns of light it casts in the mantel are beautiful. Im so happy with this purchase.
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Floral Harmony, Oaxaca Black Pottery T-light Candleholders (pair)
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Carole
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11/19/2022
"Beautiful gift"
Another wonderful Novica gift for our cherished friends! They loved it!
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Black Peacock, Incised Black Pottery Vase from Mexico
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Moze
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09/16/2022
"Perfect Desk Accessory I"
I bought this for my computer desk because it was very unique. However after a short period of time, with only pencils and favorite pens to place in it; it broke I to pieces ?? unexpectedly.
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