Israel Soteno Ambrocio (Metepec, Mexico, 20th c.) hand-modeled and painted tree of life with Garden of Eden theme, signed on back 

height 30 in. x width 25 in. x depth 8 in. 

Provenance: The Estate collection of late teacher and humanitarian Douglas Rhodenbaugh, from his historic downtown Austin, Texas home. Mr. Rhodenbaugh spent decades traveling throughout Latin America assuming his vast collection of folk and fine arts, often buying pieces directly from the artisans he met on his travels.