Vintage Barro Negro Black Candle Holder from Oaxaca, Mexico - 8" H X 5" Diam.

Vintage Barro Negro black pottery candleholder from Mexico. The piece has a smooth black finish and could be paired with other items from our collection. It would be a great accent in a range of décor styles from Southwestern... to Coastal Modern or Spanish Colonial Revival.    

Place of Origin: San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico 

Date of Manufacture: 1960s 

Condition: Very Good

Wear: Vintage black clay pottery object with one knick. It is near the top rim and has been touched up. Please refer to last photo. 

Dimensions: 

Total: 8 in. H X 5 in. Diam. (Base)

Opening: 1.5 in. Diam. 

Reference:

National Geographic, Mexico's 'Pottery of the Night' is perfect for Day of the Dead by Rachna Sachasinh  

Folk Art Museum of Central Texas

Brander Museum of Folk Art

Explore more Mexican Pottery at Our Taste Design.