Mexican (Metepec) Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Tree of Death ceramic sculpture, hand-modeled and glazed, circa 20th century, signed "MEX"

height 21 in. x width 11 in. x depth 5 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.